pickA truly great and moving book that had me on the edge of my seat at times and close to tears at others. I would highly recommend this book, especially in times like these, when immigration is such a widely discussed topic in the media. This book tells the stories of the people behind the numbers.
so-soI told myself I would never read this but I am so starved for in person book chat I thought why not. And that is totally on me. I didn‘t care for it. Can‘t wait for bookclub tomorrow.
pickLydia and her son hide in the shower while a group of sicarios murder their whole family,they have to escape Mexico and cross the border before the cartel catches them. Through their story we catch a glimpse at the horrible things the migrants have to endure to try to find a better life.I was on the edge of my seat all through the book, there's no rest here, and the writing is so immersive that even when I stopped reading I was afraid the cartel⬇️
I still haven‘t read this one. It may be my next one!
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August #bookspin pick is a middle grade novel in verse. Looks like it‘s gonna be good one. Still working on last months pick but I‘ll get to it. Eventually.
