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Xochitil Gonzalez has a way of crafting unapologetically messy people in a way that reminds me of Sally Rooney’s writing. Gonzalez leverages her drama laden characters as a foreground as vehicles for social commentary on race, sex, power dynamics, and inequality. Each character is rich in detail, complex in development, and meaningful in presence. It’s no wonder this book shot to the top of so many book lists in 2022. Even almost 2 years later it...read more
This book has a lot going on: rom com vibes, political diatribes, family drama, lgbtq awareness - even the Russian mob and it all hangs together somehow. Olga and her brother are descended from Puerto Rican roots but are Brooklyn natives. Their mom snd dad had been revolutionaries in their early days but both are out of the picture now. I really enjoyed this window into the life of the NYC residents and i loved Olga’s sassiness!
A new favorite for me!
It's a love story, both between lovers, family and country and self. It's a call to think twice about your own dreams and ambitions, and how you think and feel about the issues in your own life.
It's also a feminist kick ass book with a great main character who while at times lost, never stops dreaming and never stops going.
We’re so excited to bring you a brand new official “Bestie and A Book Book Review” today!
If you’re new here….what is Bestie and a Book? This book club was started by two long distance best friends who wanted to find a way to spend more time together. What better way than reading a good book and having one or two glasses of wine!
Each week we will dive deeper into the book of choice (while maybe also getting a little side tracked with discussi...read more
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