A review by claudiaslibrarycard
Sanctuary by Paola Mendoza, Abby Sher
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Sanctuary was on display at a branch of my public library so I picked it up and it was a gem. It’s hard to read at times, both gruesome and sad. If you can handle that, this is a powerful story about an undocumented family in a 2032 USA that has installed microchips into the arms of all “legal residents.”
Vali and her mother don’t have chips, but her little brother does since he was born in the United States. The story starts with a tense peace and quickly moves to a gripping plot about Vali’s family trying to escape the US and make it to California.
Inspired by real events during 45’s administration, this book will make you feel deeply and think about how we can protect all people. With great characters and a plot that you can look away from, Sanctuary offers so much in a small package. I highly, highly recommend this one for your TBR.
Vali and her mother don’t have chips, but her little brother does since he was born in the United States. The story starts with a tense peace and quickly moves to a gripping plot about Vali’s family trying to escape the US and make it to California.
Inspired by real events during 45’s administration, this book will make you feel deeply and think about how we can protect all people. With great characters and a plot that you can look away from, Sanctuary offers so much in a small package. I highly, highly recommend this one for your TBR.