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Cute read. And I’ll pick up the second one to see what happens, but I’ll admit I think I expected more of....something. Idk.
Finished my re-read and....yeah this is definitely not the same book I read years ago. I mean, it is obviously, but my feelings for it have definitely changed, hence why I’ve gone from 4 stars to no rating. I could rate it probably a 1.5 but, no need. I’ll just say, I’m glad we’ve moved away from the problematic mess in this book.
Problematic stuff aside, how tf did u not find Jessica annoying the first time around??? Idk but she definitely got on my nerves here in 2020 so I’ll just be leaving her in the past
Problematic stuff aside, how tf did u not find Jessica annoying the first time around??? Idk but she definitely got on my nerves here in 2020 so I’ll just be leaving her in the past
At it’s heart, Furia is the story of a girl fighting against all odds to be seen and heard, while also trying to enjoy what she loves. Futbol is Camila’s life and that’s clear from the moment you pick up the book. It’s also clear that she’s got several things stacked against her and the odds aren’t necessarily in her favor. Camila’s voice shines through in this novel and you can’t help but root for her. You understand her love and her fears all at once. I loved how while her romance with Diego does play a role in the story, it also doesn’t overshadow the story of her trying to make it as a fubol player in a town that doesn’t respect women who won’t stick to the gender norms. Also, the other relationships in her life give you a glimpse at what she’s fighting against. They are all strained, but I found myself rooting for Camila and her mother the most. Camila gets so frustrated with her mother sometimes but both she and the reader come to understand that her mother wasn’t always this way. Her attitude and withdrawal comes from years of being beaten down physically and emotionally by her husband. Once this gap is bridged between them, their relationship began to blossom and it was amazing to see.
In addition to the personal obstacles that Camila is facing, there is also the backdrop of what is happening in her town. Women are to be seen, not heard. One of her teammates, a young mother, is forced to quit the team. Girls of all ages are going missing and being found dead in the streets. Every where you turn, the girls as young as 12 are being blamed for their disappearances and deaths.
“She was hanging with the wrong crowd.”
“She shouldn’t have been out late.”
“She had no business meeting that boy.”
It’s always the fault of the girls. There’s no justice for them and their names and stories are silenced by just about everyone around them. This lends itself to the backdrop of the story and the attitude that Camila has to fight every day. It touches Camila, her friends and family in a personal way. Could they be next? Camila and her mother express this fear countless times. This part of the story in itself has political undertones and while it isn’t the focus of the story or necessarily what the story is rooted in, it’s a reality that the story is sure to let the reader in on. Some things cannot be ignored, no matter how hard you try.
I will caution you in letting you know that while the abuse is alluded to through most of the book, there is an incident of on page abuse later in the book, so please be safe as you read.
In the end, I loved Camila as a person and a character. Courageous, loving, and all around amazing, if you don’t find yourself rooting for Camila to succeed in the end…well then you need to take a second look and try again.
In addition to the personal obstacles that Camila is facing, there is also the backdrop of what is happening in her town. Women are to be seen, not heard. One of her teammates, a young mother, is forced to quit the team. Girls of all ages are going missing and being found dead in the streets. Every where you turn, the girls as young as 12 are being blamed for their disappearances and deaths.
“She was hanging with the wrong crowd.”
“She shouldn’t have been out late.”
“She had no business meeting that boy.”
It’s always the fault of the girls. There’s no justice for them and their names and stories are silenced by just about everyone around them. This lends itself to the backdrop of the story and the attitude that Camila has to fight every day. It touches Camila, her friends and family in a personal way. Could they be next? Camila and her mother express this fear countless times. This part of the story in itself has political undertones and while it isn’t the focus of the story or necessarily what the story is rooted in, it’s a reality that the story is sure to let the reader in on. Some things cannot be ignored, no matter how hard you try.
I will caution you in letting you know that while the abuse is alluded to through most of the book, there is an incident of on page abuse later in the book, so please be safe as you read.
In the end, I loved Camila as a person and a character. Courageous, loving, and all around amazing, if you don’t find yourself rooting for Camila to succeed in the end…well then you need to take a second look and try again.
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Since her mother’s death, Bree has become After-Bree. After-Bree doesn’t want the same things as before, but her life has already been set in motion and it’s a train that can’t be stopped. After sneaking out on Chapel Hill’s campus during her Early College program, Bree gets a lot more than she bargained for. Suddenly magic exists, demons are real, and there’s a secret order of Arthur’s Roundtable keeping Onceborns (humans) across the country safe. Looking for The Order’s connection to her mother’s death has thrust Bree into a world she wasn’t prepared for and she just may have to break just to survive.
WHEW! This book was a ride. I’ll be honest and say I wasn’t sure at first because Bree was so frustrating and narrowsighted, but Tracy created a King Arthur retelling for a Black girls that we NEEDED! This book made me experience anger, frustration, sadness and triumph. Not only does this weave a tale of King Arthur but it turns it on its head with the history of Black Americans and our ancestry. The magical elements were amazing and there was so much mystery to uncover about Bree’s heritage & her mom’s death, as well as wth is going on in Chapel Hill. We also get Non-binary rep, an angsty bisexual king, and sapphic rep as well. The racism that exists in these old white secret societies? Yep that’s addressed. Magical fights to the death? Yep. A twist that I may have seen coming but still had me on the edge of my seat?? YEP!
Listen, the point is, it’s worth the read.
WHEW! This book was a ride. I’ll be honest and say I wasn’t sure at first because Bree was so frustrating and narrowsighted, but Tracy created a King Arthur retelling for a Black girls that we NEEDED! This book made me experience anger, frustration, sadness and triumph. Not only does this weave a tale of King Arthur but it turns it on its head with the history of Black Americans and our ancestry. The magical elements were amazing and there was so much mystery to uncover about Bree’s heritage & her mom’s death, as well as wth is going on in Chapel Hill. We also get Non-binary rep, an angsty bisexual king, and sapphic rep as well. The racism that exists in these old white secret societies? Yep that’s addressed. Magical fights to the death? Yep. A twist that I may have seen coming but still had me on the edge of my seat?? YEP!
Listen, the point is, it’s worth the read.
2.5 stars rounded up. It’s not a bad story I just don’t care about the characters enough and everyone irritates me. I still love the concept though
