The only reason I gave this book 4 stars is because I grew up in Mexico City, my parents worked at the American Embassy, I went to the American School and this book was obviously written by someone who had the same experience. That said, there is way too much drug use in this book. Yes, I know that is what a lot of people did in Mexico, but I was not one. This reminded me of my youth and took me back to a place I love and will never forget! Wild ride through an International High School in Mexico City, Mexico as seen through the eyes of recent transplant, Milagros "Mila" Marquez. I really enjoyed Monroy's vivid characters and the twists and turns of the plot in this book. Mila is a teenager with wild emotions and sometimes erratic behavior that can annoy you one moment and then endear you the next. I found her to be pretty three-dimensional.Because the book is written from the teenager's perspective, I am not sure if it is considered a young adult book but there are plenty of adult themes around. I also enjoy reading about the lifestyles of the rich and especially those without boundaries.The high school dramas reminded me a little of my years in high school and all the drama I saw surrounding my classmates, the teen angst, the longing to fit in and all that nonsense. It reassured me that I would never want to relive those years again.Excellent debut. I would be sure to pick up her future works. And I wouldn't even mind a trip to Mexico City to experience life there for myself.
What do You think about Mexican High (2008)?
I really enjoyed this book about an American teen going to highschool in Mexico City.
—Lucypoppy
The writing was the quality of a young adult novel. I couldn't finish reading it.
—mehdi
great insight into getting through high school as an american in a foreign world
—Daffodil13
I loved all the descriptions of Mexico City... it made me long to visit again.
—Luanne
A very fun and engrossing summer read vacation read.
—Moxee70
