A review by notguilty
Pura Vida by Courtney W. Dixon

5.0

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My last of book the year was actually an MF one. My first. Normally I skip MF books in a series, but I loved Courtney’s first book in the series so much, and I became so invested in the family that Kel created with his foster kids that I decided I couldn’t skip one. Especially that of quiet Mateo.

This is an emotional series full of characters that have had to deal with some of the worst things that life could throw at them. And honestly, Mateo’s story will break your heart. And to watch him meet the wonderful Lucy, and fall in the love with the bold and sweet woman, but still struggle to come to terms with his past in order to have a meaningful life with her, was both real and frustrating (in a heartbreaking way).

The family that’s been created between the foster siblings, and Kel (and his Dad) is incredible, they have some much love for one another.

Lucy is young and charismatic and is also struggling with her parent's divorce. She’s frustrating and you want to shake her frequently, but it’s relatable for so many children of divorced/separated parents. She has such a kind heart for Mateo.

Once these two are able to work through some of their pain and hurt, it’s clear they have a chance at a beautiful future.