It was a fast read, with relatable characters and good development. I really did enjoy reading Sketchy Tacos. There are definitely moments that made me cringe as I wished I could talk Mila through the situations she found herself in, but these were also the moments that really drew me into the story. Mila often faces choices that could compromise her integrity and honesty. This book also focuses on some tough issues. Gonzalez did a great job incorporating faith in a relatable, “non-preachy” way that anyone can appreciate. As she explores Mexican culture and the church her host family is a part of, we get to see her faith grow as she discovers how to use her talents to glorify God. FaithĪlthough Mila is from a Christian home, she is just in the beginning of her faith walk with Jesus. And of course, Mila’s reactions are very relatable. The romance is sweet and clean enough for teens. The two guys Mila gets involved with actually have a mysterious past with each other that unfolds in a surprising way. That being said, this predictability does not take away from the enjoyment of the story. The love triangle was pretty predictable, and you will easily guess which guy Mila ends up with. I found myself rooting for Mila and the other characters, and I was happy how the relationship developed between Mila and her mother. She has a tumultuous relationship with her host family’s daughter, as well as one of the love interests, and in these relationships we see a lot of growth for Mila.

The development of Mila’s relationships is also well done in this fast read. Mila definitely grows and develops in her confidence in God throughout the course of the novel. Even though I am not an artist, being a writer is an art of its own, and it can bring great self-doubt. Although I am the source of my own useless perfectionism, I still cringed as I dove deep into Mila’s emotions of inadequacy. Her mother demands perfection from her, which causes great stress and anxiety for Mila. What I love about Mila is that she is a character I can easily relate to. She also gets entangled in a love triangle, and must learn to be independent as she finds her purpose.

While staying with her host family, Mila makes both friends and enemies. Sketchy Tacos is a young adult novel that centers on Mila Gulick, a teen sketch artist who takes a summer trip to Mexico in order to learn about the culture and language–and to get away from her overbearing mother. Meg was kind enough to send me a free copy of her latest book, Sketchy Tacos, for an honest review. Hello lovely readers and followers! Today I am writing a book review for a wonderful blogger and author, Meg D.

Sketchy Tacos by Meg D. Gonzalez