Review: "Becoming Naomi León"

Prompt Fulfilled:

Book with a family

Stars:

5 / 5

Synopsis:

Naomi has always been too shy to speak up for herself, instead turning her thoughts to carving a soap, a peculiar hobby that she excels at, although she doesn’t know why. She also doesn’t know much about her mother, having been abandoned alongside her brother when Naomi was only a few years old. The two live with their loving Gram in their trailer, the Baby Beluga. However, all that Naomi has ever known is threatened when her absentee mom, Skyla, returns, demanding custody of only Naomi, effectively separating the girl from her brother and grandmother. In an attempt to escape Skyla, the trio (along with some friends) travel to Mexico to find Naomi's father, but along the way, Naomi finds something more powerful, her courage, her león's roar.

Thoughts:

Heartwarming family moments

Naomi’s display of confidence at the end showed true character development

A short, feel-good novel :))

Recommendations:

For readers who:

- enjoy seeing the main character finally stand up for themselves after a long period of oppression

- want to read something short and sweet with a powerful message