Z.’s Reviews > Burn It Down > Status Update

I'm basically reading this book out of stubbornness so it's a bit unfair to complain, but: making the Mexican American character who has an anglo dad, never speaks Spanish to his family or friends, & never speaks Spanish in any other context - start speaking Spanish during sex - is A Choice. (I am curious about the accuracy of the Spanish itself, I know enough to read literal meanings but idk connotations very well)

'When I look over at [MY SISTER], she’s standing with her mouth open and a dazed look in her eyes. “You guys should give a masterclass on how to kiss because my God.”' Like...is this a surprise twincest book?

I understand what the author is going for but this like "he's a total top bc of Mexican machismo" thing is not well-executed...and the way this guy is described like wow he's tan and has black hair and exotic blue eyes (omg a Mexican-American with blue eyes??? how did that happen what a mystery?) - lol okay.

'“The conversation with my father earlier wasn’t enough for you to realize I don’t consider myself like the rest of them regardless of my bank account balance?” he fires at me.' Oh no...I was here for irresponsible driving, not sensitive rich people apologism