5 outstanding stars! Through every page I flipped I couldn't stop smiling because I never thought I could relate to the family dynamics and culture so much even though I'm not Mexican. The story was hilarious with a pinch of sadness and frustration mixed with sympathy for Julia. I loved how the author made Julia so unhinged and not caring what her family thought of her and what they may say behind her back. The book can be read by any audience because the author made sure to explain in context what the spanish word meant, and the cultural "norms" that has been kept alive by not recognizing that our parents also have their traumas, and they too suffer in silence while on the outside they come off as tough. I really loved this book! I really wish every parent can read it and understand that it's okay to be vulnerable with your kids, and that the trauma from childhood doesn't need to be passed on to their kids.
I loved that the author made the book from Julia's POV because she is not your regular daughter that keeps her comments to herself simply because it has always been that way. Tons of important topics are at hand in this book like lgbtq+, mental health, grief, culture, etc.
Rating: 5
Author: Erika L. Sanchez
Format: Paperback
Genre: Young Adult
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