Ariana is a
Latina high school girl that wants to go University of GA more than anything in
the world. She seeks a adventure, independence, and a fresh start, especially
after what happened last year. Who was this Carlos and what did he do to her?
Unfortunately, this book doesn't go into any detail about Carlos. Probably
because they want you to download the prequel.
The first
chapter started well off, until we go to the basketball game. Really, we didn't
need a play-by-play. (In fact, if the second book of this series centers mainly
on the kid going for a basketball scholarship, then I'd better pass on it
because I just know it'll go into intensive sport details - Oy!)
For the most
part, this is a pretty good story. Ariana and Mayra are the best of friends and
are there for each other. Ariana's family is supportive and honor their
traditional Mexican values. I liked that Ariana was a smart, studious, and
dedicated worker. Ariana is a great role model for today's Latino youth.
Best part
about her is that she refuses to let anything get in the way of her dreams.
Until...Lucas walks in. They begin their journey as awkward friends and,
gradually, it turns into something meaningful and deep. Lucas and Ariana are
actually great together. I liked that their romance wasn't all smutty; instead
it was innocent and beautiful. There were a few lagging areas here and there,
but, overall, this was an enjoyable YA story.
My rating: 4 stars
No comments:
Post a Comment