Five Midnights

This is a story you’ll savor, one you’ll get lost in. The detail and depth of not only the horror story but the realistic and richness of the culture really resonated with me. The story is very atmospheric; like a sunny day on the beach drinking your Madella and eating your empanadillas, to a gray darkness overtaking your vision. The story slowly builds from happy summer days to horrors of lives choices. A story of redemption and growth from childhood into adulthood. The characters are real, people you know and love. They are built with real characteristics, real personalities and real thoughts and emotions. Not one word of this story felt untrue, altered or unrealistic; there is beauty on every page. I loved the way the author blended the cultures history with present issues to create this authentic story. It's a brilliant way to celebrate a culture and it's peoples in an entertaining and mysterious way. **I think it's also important to acknowledge how this author wrote about the island, the culture, it's people and beliefs. She celebrated the Puerto Rican culture without ignoring the grittier aspects. I had the pleasure of an extended holiday vacation to Puerto Rico a few years ago and this book brought back every wonderful moment of my trip. The sights and sounds, the smells and foods, the amazing people and rich culture. If you have ever wanted to visit start with this story, you will experience a part of Puerto Rico within the pages. This book is now a part of my life, my heart. It's pure perfection. 10 stars. review image