I love the way this book explored identity. The Cuban American Miami. of every type were represented in a way that was believable. The harsh journey from Cuba and the dangerous involved were described in a way that promoted empathy but Not so much that it felt like trauma porn. there was just enough tension about where the story might end to allow me to have fun for the entire ride. Izzy was a fun character to view the world through. He was immature and misguided with hidden depth that he only began to tap into when he began his journey. The comedic elements also land well it juggles a climate change plot, and an animal abuse plot without feeling overstuffed