An emotional debut! This is definitely a character-driven story, focused on Belén's emotional journey learning to accept the fact that her father left and that her best friend is pregnant. Among a lot of other tough issues! Belén struggles with the fact that so many people tell her that she's just like her father, meaning that she thinks she also won't amount to anything. So, she searches for distraction in places that aren't always healthy. 

The characters and the emotions in this book are so well done. There are so many things that teens will be able to relate to in Belén's story. Ixta also does a great job nailing the teenage voice, as there were moments where you knew that Belén was making bad, teenage-driven decisions, but it's all a part of the story. 

Additionally, Ixta isn't afraid to tackle issues like racism, mental health, class, and just general societal and familial expectations. If you're interested in emotional, character driven stories, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up!