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ddevizia's review against another edition
3.0
I read this because I'm going to be teaching it to my 8th grade students in the fall as part of the new required curriculum. I thought it was okay. It will probably be engaging to my students. The best part was the ending, when things turned away from the magic and more towards the reality and grief the girls had been avoiding the whole novel. I also loved the author's afterword about why she changed the La Llorona myth. Ultimately, I'm glad that it's in the curriculum and that our students will be exposed to more diverse reading and Mexican folklore.
claire32's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mkdjoum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookcub's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
Exploration of family, love of sisters, in a unique setting of present-day as well as their culture to appreciate who they are. The transformation is possible in each of us.
mgarzee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lawerner's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
angelatastic16's review against another edition
4.0
Almost a five star book!! Highly recommended. My review is on my booktube channel! Link to review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpzGtL2LFMQ&feature=youtu.be
thebrainlair's review against another edition
4.0
Great retelling. Though at times I felt the author gave us too much instead of letting us figure things out. Loved the sisters, especially the twins.