Goodreads Review: The Broken Branches by Becky Villareal

The Broken Branches by Becky Villareal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A heart-wrenching story that is both tragic and touching.

Ms. Villareal is a master storyteller who weaves multicultural traditions and language effortlessly throughout this middle school realistic fiction. Even though I don’t live in Texas, where this story is based, I can relate to the authenticity of the Mexican American culture as I’ve experienced it in Southern California. I cried more than once because of the genuine feeling...