Letty

T'was okay.

This book was silly AF

There were so many sweet and lovely moments in this book, with such tender writing, but periodically there were long paragraphs that felt really shoehorned in and were a bit heavy handed, giving an ABC Afterschool Special vibe. Still, a highly recommended read!

We're Never Getting Home by Tracy Badua was a quick and engaging read. It's depiction of a friendship growing apart was incredibly realistic and is valuable for teens to read since it is a part of growing up. The main character Jana is mildly irritating as she is very negative and fails to see that she is part of the problem, but her friends aren't afraid to call her out, and that is refreshing.

I wanted to enjoy this a bit more because I always want to support Mexican American authors especially fellow Tejanos. Unfortunately, I thought it was a bit scattered and the tone was off. I was also hoping for more paranormal action instead of just abominable human behavior One big positive is the main character, Erasmo (my grandfather's name!), and his friend Rat. They are two lonely, abandoned souls who found each other and rely on each other to persevere. I also loved all the San Antonio references and any book that mentions chorizo and egg tacos is a-okay with me. I will be reading the sequel for sure and hopefully that one hits the spot like a chorizo an egg taco.

This book featured one of the most if not THE MOST unlikeable main characters in any book I have ever read. She had absolutely no character growth and suffered no consequences for her shitty actions. The two stars are for the bruja/curandera and hoodoo representation, but Eva is no bruja, she is a pendeja through and through

This book taught me the term ‘jagbag' and for that, I am eternally grateful.

I woke up in the middle of the night and read the entirety of this book. It was incredibly easy to read, I devoured it, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I've already read it before. Like I wasn't surprised at all by the husband being the actual psychopath. But how many books about women being locked in attics have I read? I give it props for being one of the most easily consumable books I've ever read, but had to knock off some points for originality, I guess? I don't know, it's all a fever dream.

2.5 stars. It's a bit heavy handed, innit. Also, it was impossible to gauge the size of the dragons, like they were so big they destroyed buildings, but could also apply lipstick?

This book was not as bloody as the cover made it out to be, but if you're interested in tax evasion and off shore accounts, then this is the book for you!

This book made me cry and drudged up some terribly bummer memories. I was a trainer for my school's football, baseball, and soccer teams and my story was remarkably similar to Jo's. Poor foolish high school me, luckily I too ended up with a happy ending. This is the first time I've read a YA book about this subject and I think it is an important read. Thank you to [a:Estelle Laure 8301727 Estelle Laure https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1441381343p2/8301727.jpg] for writing this book and helping me heal.

Many of the reviews are negative because they say this book was too “woke” or was pushing an agenda. This is not why I gave it only two, maybe two and a half, stars. I gave it that rating because it is dreadfully dull.

Wowee I slammed through this book. Though compelling, it sure was silly as hell.

My little mind and heart are blown that I read two books in a row featuring queer Chicana main characters, the other being The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School. While I preferred TLGtCS, as it took me a while to get into this book, I loved the characters, especially appreciating their flaws and how they were allowed to make mistakes. I found this incredibly realistic. It was also nice to see a supportive friend group and family. I am from Corpus and was thrilled to see South Texas repped. Raspas y tacos para todos!

I had rated this as four stars, but upon reflection, I give it a full five. Any book that mentions the patron saint Selena receives my upmost respect.

I am kinda mad because I work at the library and I checked this book out to a patron and said, “Oh, I am reading this book too!” and he said, “How are you liking it?” I replied, “I am about half way through and I am enjoying it thus far!” Now the patron is going to come back and try to talk to me about it and I will have to say, “I didn't get it.” I don't like that.

Such a stunning cover, such a grave disappointment.
Edited to add: I gave my partner a synopsis of this novella and he said and I quote, “What the f*ck are you reading?!”

This really was a tremendous book. Wonderfully written, stark, descriptive, it is a great look into both cheerleading and all consuming friendships. It is one of my favorite reads of the year.

This book was fine. I did find it mildly unbelievable how much tail the 14/15 year old son pulled.

I was really looking forward to this book, but alas it was a disappointment. Mainly because it was entirely too boring and predictable. I really slogged my way through this one, and that hurts me because there is almost nothing more I like than YA witch books. It didn't help that the actual witchery didn't start until at least half way through the book, and by then it was too little too late. Such a shame.

I am just happy that Starz is finally getting the recognition they deserve. “Subway Terror” is a masterpiece.

I am a witch.

Ring Shout is a unique and visceral read. It is scarily relevant to our times and filled with incredible strong female leads.

Y'all the last line of the book is the title of the book. I can't go for that.

Extremely well written, but damn what a downer.