The author Isabel Quintero, brings readers a funny book that chronicles a Mexican American girl during her senior year named Gabi. She is not your normal run of the mill high school teen; she is spunky, real, loves her tacos and stays strong throughout her life's challenges such as dealing with her pregnant best friend, her meth addicted dad, her gay best friend and her Tia Bertha ( aka the hypocrite). This book will have you laughing and crying all in one sitting.
I loved the way the author didn't sugar coat things or have the protagonist seek out help for an easy fix. She kept the story fit alongside how teens of today act when they think they can handle things alone. The author also touches what it is like for a young woman to be Mexican American living in California and all that that can entail.
This is a great book for graduating seniors, or any teen who wants to read something new and fresh!
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