This is the second book of Sonora Reyes’ that I’ve read (although it’s their debut novel), and their books will definitely be an automatic read for me in the future. The way they write about emotion and experience, and navigating familial and cultural dynamics really speaks to me. 

Yes, it’s a YA book, so there’s some teenage drama and cliches, but honestly I remember my teens feeling a hell of a lot like that and I found the storytelling to be very realistic. I do think it ended a bit abruptly, but overall it was a really enjoyable read.