![]() Throughout the book, she experiences a lot of pressure from her parents in different ways. Verónica is such a complex character, and I enjoyed her voice. ![]() As the summer continues and secrets are revealed, Verónica must stay true to herself and assert her agency in her own life. ![]() As a teenager with hip dysplasia, Verónica is forbidden from pursuing this career as her parents don’t believe it would be safe, so she decides to take the job in secret. When an opportunity to make her dream a reality at a local theme park arises, she applies for the position, but several obstacles stand in her way. ❃īreathe and Count Back From Ten, Natalia SylvesterĪfter attending a mermaid show at a young age, Verónica has developed a passion for mermaids and a dream of someday becoming a professional mermaid herself. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. ![]() ❃ I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ![]() Verónica, a Peruvian‑American teen, must deal with both her painful hip dysplasia and her overprotective immigrant parents, all while chasing her dream to become a professional mermaid in this gorgeously written, authentic novel about secrets and finding your wings (or tail). ![]()
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