A review by graywild
The Sons of El Rey by Alex Espinoza

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I received this as an ARC. Story of Ernesto and Elena, Alfredo (Freddy) and Grace, and Julien.  Centers on the complicated relationship that Ernesto has with his wife Elena as he is becoming a lucha libre in Mexico.  As Ernesto lies dying in his old age the story shifts to Freddy and Julien trying figure out what they want to do with their lives.  The story definitely made me feel empathy toward the characters.  Might lean toward a 3.5 rating but at times I found myself struggling with sections.