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When the Moon Was Ours
by Anna-Marie McLemore
4.5 stars
I didn't go into this book expecting much, but I really enjoyed it!
I think the only issue I had was that the plot seemed to be lacking a bit. Meaning, basically, that I didn't really know what the point of the plot was. It wasn't boring, in fact I was invested from the beginning. What I'm trying to say is that while it was interesting, the story seemed to meander.
I loved just about everything else. I'm not even kidding.
First of all, this book helped me realize that I need more magical realism in my life. I loved how whimsical it was! It was set in a fairly modern albeit remote village, sans technology, but it read/felt like a fantasy. There were roses growing from one of the MC's wrist, painted moons hung in trees, witches, glass pumpkins, and lovesickness cures that involved eggs in every color of the rainbow. It was so fun to read!
A blurb on the cover says this is a story about "the secrets we keep and the lies we tell," and that couldn't be more true. There was so much intrigue in this story, as bits and pieces were revealed of various plots and back-stories. Information was given enough to be satisfying, and then held back to make the book intriguing and me curious. I wanted to know what had happened prior to the story, and how it would be dealt with presently.
I loved the family aspects in this book. Miel and Aracely, Sam and Yasmin, the Bonner sisters... Even though I didn't like the sisters themselves, I loved their relationship and the close bond they had. As for the other four, they weren't technically related, but they were so familiar and I loved their dynamic. I would say I loved that Miel and Sam were as close as siblings, but there's something between them that fits into a different category and I love that a bit more.
There was so much diversity in this book and I absolutely loved it. Miel, Sam, Aracely, and (I'm pretty sure) Yasmin are all POC. There's gay/bisexual (it isn't clarified) rep and a transgender character. I can't relate any of it, but it seemed accurate, especially after reading the author's note.
I'll stop here, because I think you can all tell how much I loved this book. The only issue I had was the meandering plot; otherwise I loved basically everything about it. If you're looking for a magical realism to read, definitely try this one! I can't recommend it enough.
I didn't go into this book expecting much, but I really enjoyed it!
I think the only issue I had was that the plot seemed to be lacking a bit. Meaning, basically, that I didn't really know what the point of the plot was. It wasn't boring, in fact I was invested from the beginning. What I'm trying to say is that while it was interesting, the story seemed to meander.
I loved just about everything else. I'm not even kidding.
First of all, this book helped me realize that I need more magical realism in my life. I loved how whimsical it was! It was set in a fairly modern albeit remote village, sans technology, but it read/felt like a fantasy. There were roses growing from one of the MC's wrist, painted moons hung in trees, witches, glass pumpkins, and lovesickness cures that involved eggs in every color of the rainbow. It was so fun to read!
A blurb on the cover says this is a story about "the secrets we keep and the lies we tell," and that couldn't be more true. There was so much intrigue in this story, as bits and pieces were revealed of various plots and back-stories. Information was given enough to be satisfying, and then held back to make the book intriguing and me curious. I wanted to know what had happened prior to the story, and how it would be dealt with presently.
I loved the family aspects in this book. Miel and Aracely, Sam and Yasmin, the Bonner sisters... Even though I didn't like the sisters themselves, I loved their relationship and the close bond they had. As for the other four, they weren't technically related, but they were so familiar and I loved their dynamic. I would say I loved that Miel and Sam were as close as siblings, but there's something between them that fits into a different category and I love that a bit more.
There was so much diversity in this book and I absolutely loved it. Miel, Sam, Aracely, and (I'm pretty sure) Yasmin are all POC. There's gay/bisexual (it isn't clarified) rep and a transgender character. I can't relate any of it, but it seemed accurate, especially after reading the author's note.
I'll stop here, because I think you can all tell how much I loved this book. The only issue I had was the meandering plot; otherwise I loved basically everything about it. If you're looking for a magical realism to read, definitely try this one! I can't recommend it enough.