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The Summer I Ate the Rich by Maritza Moulite, Maika Moulite
3.5
dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Summer I Ate the Rich #netgalley was a good ARC.  I like the unique zombie (aka zonbi) from Haitian culture, as well as, all the other references to the culture. The food references were yum and you can imply the author loves some Haitian food.  Book had many valid points about how rich people hoard wealth and don't help people in need enough.  While I enjoyed the plot, I do feel there was some over simplification of events that I would not mind more details about.  Like what happened with what was done.  I need to know.  Also I had issues with Brielle's recklessness, lack of repercussions for actions, and behaving so adult all the time.  I had some issues with mom too being so hands off.  But great book, fun story with quite a few shockers. I enjoyed it.