This book really manages to shatter your heart and turn your stomach and for that I've given it five stars. It's been a while since I've read historical fiction like this and I'd forgotten how emotive it can be. The imprisonment of the Baltic people is something I knew nothing of before reading this and I can imagine that the repercussions of this hidden atrocity is really damaging on later generations.

I definitely recommend this as an educative tool but would warn people that, as you can imagine, it's quite horrific in it's explanations of life in Soviet labour camps

Every time I read an Adam Silvera novel, I'm reminded of Patrick Ness' style of writing. I'll always enjoy this style- falls into the category of 'something big happens in the background' and the main character is living their own life until something changes. Felt like it had some social commentaries similar to They Both Die At The End.

Love how Silvera's characters are often absed off of himself: gay and Latino. I feel that perfectly encompasses that writing advice "Write what you know". Read this for Latinx heritage Month and can't wait to read his other books.

My pre-order arrived just in time for Latinx Heritage Month and this has gone immediately to one of my best books of this year.
I'll freely admit it: I'm madly in love with everyone in this book. Yadriel, Julian, Luca, Maritza- ALL OF THEM.
This is easily one of the LGBTQ+ books of the year- it follows yadriel, a trans gay brujo, who is on a mission to prove himself to his traditional Latino family. It has big families, magic, ghosts, friendship, a paranormal romance, gorgeous depictions of Dia de Muertos- literally the perfect combination of everything I could ask for in a book.
Everyone needs to read this!! especially if you want something for October/November time and like 'the grumpy' and 'the soft one' romances

I've seen people imitating/making fun of Rupi Kaur's poetry online before and after reading this I will not be letting that pass any longer. This woman's work is phenomenal and I was drawn in and entranced by the way she crafts her words. She covers everything from rape to her immigrant family roots so read with care and caution for difficult topics. As a feminist, so much of her writing rings with an overflowing feminine power to me and it was one of those books that fills me with emotion.

I definitely need to read her other book an copy out more of my favourites.

My first Moreno-Garcia novel (I'm yet to read Mexican Gothic). I know Meche is supposed to be quite a contrary character- as a child and as an adult- but that really didn't work for me.

Te power dynamic as the kids discovered their powers was really interesting to read and I felt like I was really following them through Mexico City a few decades ago.

Exactly the sweet, diverse, fun book I was hoping for! The representation is fantastic and the family relationships were expertly crafted. Her books never disappoint ❤️

While I wasn’t blown away by this book, it was an enjoyable read with a satisfying plot and characters.

The intertwining of stories was done beautifully and you couldn’t help but be intrigued by each lost item.

A gentle, uplifting read

Thought this was fantastic! Despite only having two characters, at no point were they tiresome. King made each day to day occurrence vital to the plot or character development and I felt like I knew Paul’s mind inside out.

The plot was riveting and Annie’s precariously balanced mood swings kept me on edge throughout. One of those stories where you have to put the book down because it gets too tense!

Turned stomach-wrenchingly gruesome around 3/4 of the way through which was to be expected but the psychological aspect of the book was also phenomenally written.