Source: I received a copy to facilitate my review. The opinions
expressed here are my own.
From Goodreads:
Lost in a superficial world of
materialism and social status-and ashamed of her Latino
heritage-seventeen-year-old Adelita Noe is loved by two men, two men separated
by a hundred years and vastly different stations in life. One man owns little
more than the shirt on his back. The other, a poet at heart, is heir to a vast
fortune. Their love for Adelita serves as the backdrop for the Latino girl's
quest to better understand herself and her Mexican roots.
My Thoughts:
As a teacher of teenagers the
first thing I must say is how authentic the events and dialogue are. Another
thing I must say is that overall I don’t care for romance stories. However, if
you throw something else in, such as paranormal elements, then it becomes very
enjoyable. The message is very
appropriate to teens today. They need to take pride in who they are and where
they come from. Adelita has to learn this. I also enjoyed the history sprinkled
in. All of the elements make it a book I would definitely recommend to teens
and adults.
Sandra, thank you for your review.
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