I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

The concept of a “perfect Mexican daughter” is discussed throughout the book—what characteristics embody that idea? How does this “perfection” weigh on Julia?

Although Olga has passed away prior to the beginning of the book, how does Julia’s relationship with her sister change and evolve throughout?

The novel goes in to depth about Julia’s experience with therapy—how does this impact her grieving process? If so, what layers does this add to her character?

While she is in Mexico, she gets to interact with her culture and heritage in a different way. Do her relationships with Mamá Jacinta and Belén mirror relationships that she has in Chicago? Overall, how does her time there affect her character?

The novel ends with Julia entering a new chapter of her life, how has she changed since the beginning? Is she bringing any part of her old self along?