A review by 2treads
The Secret of the Moon Conch by Guadalupe Garcia McCall, David Bowles
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was such a lovely YA romance. I don't normally go for romance but throw in historical aspe ts of a culture that I am interested in and I am there.
I really enjoyed this melding of the Mexican mythology and history with contemporary issues of immigration and family. The fall of Tenochtitlan, the strength and endurance of its people, and the treatment of Mexican people by ICE.
Theirs is a fated yet doomed love and I loved every minute of it.
I really enjoyed this melding of the Mexican mythology and history with contemporary issues of immigration and family. The fall of Tenochtitlan, the strength and endurance of its people, and the treatment of Mexican people by ICE.
Theirs is a fated yet doomed love and I loved every minute of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Violence, and Death