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Canto Contigo
by Jonny Garza Villa
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My only regret is that I didn't get to this one when it came out last year! I honestly can't think of any other YA books that feature mariachi music in this way, and I am here for it. Jonny Garza Villa also tackles grief in such a realistic way, showing both the good and the bad sides to it. Rafie doesn't always make the best decisions, but that's what makes him such a relatable character.
Jonny Garza Villa is definitely one to keep an eye in the YA space because so far, for me, all of their books have been a hit!
Jonny Garza Villa is definitely one to keep an eye in the YA space because so far, for me, all of their books have been a hit!
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, Grief
Moderate: Death, Racism, Terminal illness
Minor: Mental illness, Violence, Alcohol