Very fast paced perspective of a young disabled Cuban-American immigrant based on the author’s own experiences that was both emotional and heartwarming. I think the cast of characters were all very well-rounded, and the family dynamics and dialogue were all very believable. I loved all of the food descriptions, plus the recipes in the back! I haven’t read a middle grade book in a long time, but figured I would try it since the author teaches at my alma mater (I feel pretentious saying alma mater for some reason?), and I finished and enjoyed it in a day.