A review by bipoc_reading
We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Rep: Afro-Latina Butch lesbian MC, Korean SC

Wow okay! From the get go I was nervous for this book because damn if that representation wasn’t SPOT ON. Like Afro-latine struggles of how society treats you, anxiety bred from a rough upbringing, the dad. Ugh the dad. The hierarchy in BIPOC oppression. So much. So relatable.

Was it scary? Yes. Am I a wuss? Also yes. But I had to have my partner read one scene cause I couldn’t handle it (mind the light gore trigger warnings)

I loved all of it. The ending was a weeeee bit abrupt and honestly feed me a lore drop daddy 😩 but no it’s fine it’s okay. Love to see that ending.