Clap When You Land

Goodreads needs a half star system! This read was a 4.5 for sure. Elizabeth has a way with words and every sentence flowed perfectly. I related to this story and this is possibly the only story where I could relate to both characters. Growing up hispanic, not knowing much spanish, being queer, secret sister... yes been there dealt with it! Elizabeth captures everything just perfectly. Words cannot describe how good this story was.

Why did I not give this 5 stars? Well Papi was a garbage human being. He had 2 families and treated his wife in NYC like trash. He literally only married her to prove he was good enough to marry the general's daughter. Really? What a scumbag. Also, these girls are weeping over him, wondering how he would have felt and thought. Who gives a shit about him? Trash human being. Most of the men (minus Nelson) were trash. Tio? Trash. You knew your brother was garbage and didn't tell him so? El Cero? MEGA TRASH.

I recommend 100% and I can't wait to read more of Elizabeth Acevedo's work.

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POPSUGAR 2021 READING CHALLENGE - A book about a subject you are passionate about • Sisterhood.