Hey there, bookworms! How's it going? School's been a little wild for me the past few days, but overall I've been good. I've also discovered the joy of studying in my school's library. It's so chill and relaxing there. Plus, I discovered that they actually have a bunch of YA books! The entire Shadow and Bone trilogy, all of Angie Thomas's books, the All the Boys I've Lived Before trilogy, and many more! To think I thought they only had boring school-y books before. I'm very proud to announce that I've finally caught up on my ARC reviews! Granted, I have several more I need to get working on soon, but for now I'll bask in the glory of finally being back on schedule. Today's review is of When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez. Special thanks to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review! Synopsis and Book Information
My ReviewThis book was beautifully written! It was a coming-of-age story that dealt with many important issues like poverty, family troubles, addiction, and the sexualization of young girls. Unfortunately my eARC was badly formatted so some of the verse was a little wonky and difficult to read. However, I did still enjoy this book overall! The rhythm of the verse was excellently written and packed full of so many emotions. It was a poignant way to express Sarai's thoughts and feelings. I could sense the author's own connection to this storyline, very intimate and rawly honest. Much of this book was truly heartbreaking to read about; Sarai has to deal with so much at such a young age. This book explores what it means to "make it" and how Sarai's view of this term evolves through her experiences. Some moments were a little confusing or difficult to understand (although maybe this was just due to my ill-formatted copy), and the ending felt a bit abrupt to me. I wish there had been more emphasis on some specific events that caused what happened at the end, which probably would have made it feel less sudden. Thanks for reading my review of When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez! I gave this book 3.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. I definitely recommend this book for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo!
What are your favorite books in verse? Let me know in the comments!
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Hey there, bookworms!My name is Rose (she/her) and I'm the creator of Books of Magic and Mystery. I love reading YA books, especially fantasy and mystery. When I'm not reading, you can find me baking, studying, or cuddling with my super-furry pets. Visit me on Instagram @booksofmagicandmystery! Archives
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