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A review by kelsbookzone1
The Waves Take You Home by María Alejandra Barrios Vélez
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Thank you to NetGalley for a free download of an early release.
Sweet Vi, an illustrator and brave woman, leaving her community and family behind in Colombia as she is encouraged to pursue her dreams in New York City. Even though this is a tale as old as time, I enjoyed the cozy nature and the likability of Vi’s character. The story does a good job of building upon itself and creating a character you would want to root. The dialogue and storytelling was a little too obvious and cheesy at times and repetitive, that it made me crave a little more innovation from the storyteller. If you are looking for a sweet, slow paced story, this could be a good fit for you.
Sweet Vi, an illustrator and brave woman, leaving her community and family behind in Colombia as she is encouraged to pursue her dreams in New York City. Even though this is a tale as old as time, I enjoyed the cozy nature and the likability of Vi’s character. The story does a good job of building upon itself and creating a character you would want to root. The dialogue and storytelling was a little too obvious and cheesy at times and repetitive, that it made me crave a little more innovation from the storyteller. If you are looking for a sweet, slow paced story, this could be a good fit for you.