Release: August 10th, 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Source: TBR and beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads , Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Book Depository , IndieBound , Indigo
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The Hating Game meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this irresistible romance starring a Mexican American teen who discovers love and profound truths about the universe when she spends her summer on a road trip across the country.
When her twin sister reaches social media stardom, Moon Fuentez accepts her fate as the ugly, unwanted sister hidden in the background, destined to be nothing more than her sister’s camerawoman. But this summer, Moon also takes a job as the “merch girl” on a tour bus full of beautiful influencers and her fate begins to shift in the best way possible.
Most notable is her bunkmate and new nemesis, Santiago Phillips, who is grumpy, combative, and also the hottest guy Moon has ever seen.
Moon is certain she hates Santiago and that he hates her back. But as chance and destiny (and maybe, probably, close proximity) bring the two of them in each other’s perpetual paths, Moon starts to wonder if that’s really true. She even starts to question her destiny as the unnoticed, unloved wallflower she always thought she was.
Could this summer change Moon’s life as she knows it?
About the Author:
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland is a Mexican American poet, novelist and painter. She received her MFA in poetry from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2017. She’s most inspired by fog and seeds and the lineages of all things. When not writing, Raquel tells stories to her plants and they tell her stories back.
She lives in Tennessee with her beloved family and mountains.
How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe Review:
“How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe” is a beautiful young adult contemporary romance that portrays so much, and it was a beautiful story to read.
What stood out for me in the story is Moon’s character. I just loved her to bits. From the beginning, your heart goes out to Moon for always being in the shadow of her twin sister, Star. Moreover, Star never takes her seriously, and her mother mostly demotivates her, and Moon never feels like things will go her way. Hence, it was beautiful to see how she gets confident and accepts and loves herself throughout the story. More than anything else, I loved how the author magically portrayed this, symbolizing the Moon and the stars.
Secondly, I loved the book because of Santiago. True, the guy was not my favorite character initially, but the author added layers to him, where you start to feel for him. I loved his no-nonsense attitude and the chemistry he shares with Moon. The author wrote their romance in a gradual yet realistic way that just warmed my heart. Even the supporting characters like Andro were charming and added well to the plot.
Thirdly, I liked how the author portrayed the family dynamics. Throughout the story, you see Moon’s difficulty with her mother, and I kept wondering how it would turn out. It was interesting to see how the author kept the storyline honest and something you would do if you were in Moon’s situation. On a side note, I loved the scenes where Moon references fireflies descending on her.
Overall, “How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe” was a fine YA contemporary romance that stands out because of the author’s modern story-telling.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Blog Tour hosted by TBR and beyond Tours.
August 9th
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August 10th
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