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Salvaci贸n
by Sandra Proudman
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Overall: 4.25猸愶笍
Characters: 4.25馃懃
Plot: 4.00馃挜
World: 4.00馃寧
This is the book I鈥檝e been looking for over half my life. Growing up as a latina, I always wanted more books with latine characters specifically written by latine authors. Today there are more latine authors with wonderful stories but what makes this one stand out to me is how much I love the writing style.
The author includes plenty of Spanish words and phrases without needing to directly translate or explain every word. It really feels like a book written for latines who don鈥檛 want our culture and language over explained or paraphrased back to us. It flows naturally and is easy to understand for Spanish speakers and non-speakers alike. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did a great job with clear pronunciation too.
This is a YA historical fantasy book about Lola and her family protecting their town in Alta California and the magical healing Sal Negra from anyone who tries to take it for their own gain. Lola, with her brother Victor鈥檚 help, has been working under the guise of Salvaci贸n to run bad men out of town. Her mother disapproves of her being a vigilante while ignoring the fact Victor is also out there with her. Lola鈥檚 father who taught her how to use a sword is quietly proud of her but not willing to go against his wife and openly encourage her.
Lola鈥檚 relationships with her mother, father, and Victor are very familiar and relatable to me. While they all love each other, like any family, they have clashing opinions and thoughts on how to best protect the town and the Sal Negra they mine there.
This book was a great blend of family bonds and a young girl coming of age against the backdrop of an old western with light fantasy elements. There鈥檚 horse chases, gun fights, vigilantes, villains, mystery and even some love. I definitely recommend giving this book a read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Listener Copy. All opinions are my own.
Characters: 4.25馃懃
Plot: 4.00馃挜
World: 4.00馃寧
This is the book I鈥檝e been looking for over half my life. Growing up as a latina, I always wanted more books with latine characters specifically written by latine authors. Today there are more latine authors with wonderful stories but what makes this one stand out to me is how much I love the writing style.
The author includes plenty of Spanish words and phrases without needing to directly translate or explain every word. It really feels like a book written for latines who don鈥檛 want our culture and language over explained or paraphrased back to us. It flows naturally and is easy to understand for Spanish speakers and non-speakers alike. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did a great job with clear pronunciation too.
This is a YA historical fantasy book about Lola and her family protecting their town in Alta California and the magical healing Sal Negra from anyone who tries to take it for their own gain. Lola, with her brother Victor鈥檚 help, has been working under the guise of Salvaci贸n to run bad men out of town. Her mother disapproves of her being a vigilante while ignoring the fact Victor is also out there with her. Lola鈥檚 father who taught her how to use a sword is quietly proud of her but not willing to go against his wife and openly encourage her.
Lola鈥檚 relationships with her mother, father, and Victor are very familiar and relatable to me. While they all love each other, like any family, they have clashing opinions and thoughts on how to best protect the town and the Sal Negra they mine there.
This book was a great blend of family bonds and a young girl coming of age against the backdrop of an old western with light fantasy elements. There鈥檚 horse chases, gun fights, vigilantes, villains, mystery and even some love. I definitely recommend giving this book a read!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Listener Copy. All opinions are my own.