4.5/5 stars

General Description: Ander has been working at their family taqueria while taking a gap year before moving to Chicago. Ander's family fires them to allow them to focus on their artwork (specificaly murals around the city). Of course, they had to hire help, and they hired Santi. Santi has a secret that Ander's family is protecting, but that secret causes tension as Ander and Santi begin to explore their relationship. Can their relationship survive the internal and external pressures, or will they crumble under it?

The good:
- Shout out to Avi Roque for a beautiful narration that nearly brought me to tears.
- This book explored the complexities of living near the border in the US today while also giving the characters not a detrimental ending.
- Character driven stories are not my favorite, but this character driven story was captivating and had me caring about every main character.
- I like how it was modern without being overwhelming full of pop culture references, it seems to take on a timeless voice.

The loss of a half star:
- The pacing at the beginning vs the end was stark and I just wish it was more consistent. Otherwise, I loved it.

Overall: READ THIS when it comes out. Especially if you're looking for an emotional book, you will be in for a treat.