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A review by ashylibrarian
Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Ander & Santi Were Here is a young adult/new adult book about finding home, finding voice, and finding love. Ander and Santi may be fighting for different things, but together, they learn to use their voice, art, and love to fit into a brutal yet beautiful world.
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Deportation
Moderate: Drug use, Police brutality, and Kidnapping
Minor: Sexual content, Violence, and Trafficking