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Jean grew up in San Diego with a Puerto Rican mother and a Mexican father. Her father was always an enigma, suffering from addiction issues and possible mental illness, he frequently crossed back and forth across the border straddling his Mexican roots and American dream. The author attempts to investigate the duality of living in two very different countries and how it affects psyche. While at times she turns way too much inwards, I think this book does an excellent job of exploring how family heritage is inherent in us and cannot be escaped by crossing a border. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
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Kit's life changed in high school when the new girl, Diane, became her lab partner and convinced her that she was smart and talented enough to want more with her life. When Diane shares a terrible secret, however, their friendship changes. Year later, Kit has the career opportunity of a lifetime right when Diane mysteriously enters back into her life. This psychological thriller is twisty and kind of strange and definitely fun to read. Even though I was occasionally frustrated with the actions of the characters, this was a solid summer read. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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