This book, much like Acevedo's other novels was beautifully written. I loved the point of view of the teenage mum and how it didn't romanticise her situation yet also didn't suggest her life had no future. I loved being immersed in her culture with the food she makes (though don't read on an empty stomach) as well as her relationship with her grandmother. I loved the characters and her relationship. Again, nothing was romanticized or exaggerated the writing feels so genuine and real. You empathise with her, you celebrate with her, you can almost taste the flavours she cooks they are so beautifully described. Overall I really enjoyed the book and love Acevedo's writing style and I look forward to her future works.
This book, much like Acevedo's other novels was beautifully written. I loved the point of view of the teenage mum and how it didn't romanticise her situation yet also didn't suggest her life had no future. I loved being immersed in her culture with the food she makes (though don't read on an empty stomach) as well as her relationship with her grandmother. I loved the characters and her relationship. Again, nothing was romanticized or exaggerated the writing feels so genuine and real. You empathise with her, you celebrate with her, you can almost taste the flavours she cooks they are so beautifully described. Overall I really enjoyed the book and love Acevedo's writing style and I look forward to her future works.
This book, much like Acevedo's other novels was beautifully written. I loved the point of view of the teenage mum and how it didn't romanticise her situation yet also didn't suggest her life had no future. I loved being immersed in her culture with the food she makes (though don't read on an empty stomach) as well as her relationship with her grandmother. I loved the characters and her relationship. Again, nothing was romanticized or exaggerated the writing feels so genuine and real. You empathise with her, you celebrate with her, you can almost taste the flavours she cooks they are so beautifully described. Overall I really enjoyed the book and love Acevedo's writing style and I look forward to her future works.