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A review by jenisreading
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Such a wonderful tale of feminism, resilience, coming of age, and making the hard decision to choose yourself without regret. I really appreciated how the author tackled touchy subjects for younger readers - the oppressive machismo of her surroundings, abusive family dynamics, the danger of simply existing as a woman, but also the relationship with the love interest. I also really liked the cadence of the narrator’s voice, but was annoyed by several mispronunciations
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, and Lesbophobia