--- product_id: 111834144 title: "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" price: "74.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/111834144-i-am-not-your-perfect-mexican-daughter store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter **Price:** 74.80 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter - **How much does it cost?** 74.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/111834144-i-am-not-your-perfect-mexican-daughter) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter eBook : Sánchez, Erika L.: Kindle Store Review: Book Review - Erika L. Sanchez, a Mexican-American novelist, has been greatly recognized for her outstanding literature throughout recent years. Erika earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of New Mexico. On 2017, Sanchez published her empowering novel called, “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” and has since then made a huge impact on critics and mainly teenagers. It’s really no surprise that her young adult novel won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature; Sanchez has been recently named a Princeton Arts Fellow and has received many acknowledgements because of her great work. Sanchez’s piece of literature has impacted hundreds of teens as it touches upon relatable, major conflicts that Hispanic families encounter, which makes readers feel identified and intrigued by this compelling story. The author narrates the life of Julia, a bold and rebellious teen, after her ‘perfect’ sister, Olga, dies in an accident. Julia is a complex character who feels left out from her family as she has always been different and expectations to what a Mexican lady should and shouldn’t do are always present reminded by her mother. Different from Julia, Olga seemed to be the perfect daughter, always helping around the house, doing what her parents wanted her to do, obeying the rules, and going to a close to home college. Nevertheless, Julia finds out some strange objects in Olga’s room that arouses curiosity and makes Julia question whether Olga was actually as innocent and a goody two shoes as she made it seem. With determination and help of her best friend as well as lover, Julia seeks to find the truth about her dead sister’s hidden, intriguing life. As previously mentioned, Julia lives in a household where expectations and limitations are always present. Erika Sanchez does an amazing job portraying how the life of a Mexican young girl is. I felt greatly identified as I grew up in a strict, Mexican household. There are all these responsibilities thrown at girls from a very young age. They’re expected to be the ones staying at home, helping mothers cook, clean, etc. while the guys just go work or stay home doing nothing or at times, just drinking. Julia, however, opposes to these norms, but feels guilty for it as her mother always compares her to her sister and even boasts about how great Olga was. Sanchez creates a strong, hard-headed character and gives motives for her defiant actions, which because of her actions and personality, a captivating plot is produced. I could really relate to Julia and her personality; she’s smart, reserved, loves reading and writing, and doesn’t follow on the expectations her Mexican family have. Since I can remember, I was always expected to clean the house, wash clothes, and cook. I’m expected to clean all the mess even if it’s all my brothers and I absolutely hate that. This book felt close to home as I’ve had similar thought that Julia had. Additionally, alike her, I am often compared to my siblings to notice how one is better at some things than the other, which is actually really upsetting. Erika L. Sanchez’s novel had a positive impact on me because her life was relatable and her story was truly captivating. “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” is genuinely one of the best books I’ve read since I could really identify with the protagonist. The plot of Julia’s story is interesting and keeps readers entertained while also revealing the truth about how Mexican families are. I believe it sets an important message to people, mainly teenagers. We are too often pushed to our limits and people still expect more from us. Teens are expected to always obey their parents and do everything they want, especially in Mexican families, where everyone has a significant role. In her novel, Sanchez reveals how everyone has secrets and literally no one is perfect, but that is okay, that’s how life is. Review: I felt deeply seen! - This book was so good I finished it in just three days. I laughed, I cried, and I felt deeply seen. I resonated with Julia because I see so much of myself in her independent, doing things her own way, and navigating life after losing her only sister. The final sentence broke me. Julia holding her sister’s ultrasound and saying, “How amazing is it that I hold a piece of her right here in my hands.” I cried thinking about my own life, about how I now have my sister’s children. This book touched my heart in a way I won’t forget. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01N5S6K9X | | Accessibility | Learn more | | Best Sellers Rank | #34,132 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Hispanic & Latino American Fiction eBooks #9 in Teen & Young Adult Siblings Fiction #12 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (10,910) | | Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | | File size | 1.8 MB | | Grade level | 9 - 12 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1524700508 | | Language | English | | Page Flip | Enabled | | Print length | 343 pages | | Publication date | October 17, 2017 | | Publisher | Knopf Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 14 years and up | | Screen Reader | Supported | | Word Wise | Not Enabled | | X-Ray | Enabled | ## Images ![I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UDK5wlE4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review *by J***A on February 20, 2019* Erika L. Sanchez, a Mexican-American novelist, has been greatly recognized for her outstanding literature throughout recent years. Erika earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of New Mexico. On 2017, Sanchez published her empowering novel called, “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” and has since then made a huge impact on critics and mainly teenagers. It’s really no surprise that her young adult novel won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature; Sanchez has been recently named a Princeton Arts Fellow and has received many acknowledgements because of her great work. Sanchez’s piece of literature has impacted hundreds of teens as it touches upon relatable, major conflicts that Hispanic families encounter, which makes readers feel identified and intrigued by this compelling story. The author narrates the life of Julia, a bold and rebellious teen, after her ‘perfect’ sister, Olga, dies in an accident. Julia is a complex character who feels left out from her family as she has always been different and expectations to what a Mexican lady should and shouldn’t do are always present reminded by her mother. Different from Julia, Olga seemed to be the perfect daughter, always helping around the house, doing what her parents wanted her to do, obeying the rules, and going to a close to home college. Nevertheless, Julia finds out some strange objects in Olga’s room that arouses curiosity and makes Julia question whether Olga was actually as innocent and a goody two shoes as she made it seem. With determination and help of her best friend as well as lover, Julia seeks to find the truth about her dead sister’s hidden, intriguing life. As previously mentioned, Julia lives in a household where expectations and limitations are always present. Erika Sanchez does an amazing job portraying how the life of a Mexican young girl is. I felt greatly identified as I grew up in a strict, Mexican household. There are all these responsibilities thrown at girls from a very young age. They’re expected to be the ones staying at home, helping mothers cook, clean, etc. while the guys just go work or stay home doing nothing or at times, just drinking. Julia, however, opposes to these norms, but feels guilty for it as her mother always compares her to her sister and even boasts about how great Olga was. Sanchez creates a strong, hard-headed character and gives motives for her defiant actions, which because of her actions and personality, a captivating plot is produced. I could really relate to Julia and her personality; she’s smart, reserved, loves reading and writing, and doesn’t follow on the expectations her Mexican family have. Since I can remember, I was always expected to clean the house, wash clothes, and cook. I’m expected to clean all the mess even if it’s all my brothers and I absolutely hate that. This book felt close to home as I’ve had similar thought that Julia had. Additionally, alike her, I am often compared to my siblings to notice how one is better at some things than the other, which is actually really upsetting. Erika L. Sanchez’s novel had a positive impact on me because her life was relatable and her story was truly captivating. “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” is genuinely one of the best books I’ve read since I could really identify with the protagonist. The plot of Julia’s story is interesting and keeps readers entertained while also revealing the truth about how Mexican families are. I believe it sets an important message to people, mainly teenagers. We are too often pushed to our limits and people still expect more from us. Teens are expected to always obey their parents and do everything they want, especially in Mexican families, where everyone has a significant role. In her novel, Sanchez reveals how everyone has secrets and literally no one is perfect, but that is okay, that’s how life is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I felt deeply seen! *by L***G on January 26, 2026* This book was so good I finished it in just three days. I laughed, I cried, and I felt deeply seen. I resonated with Julia because I see so much of myself in her independent, doing things her own way, and navigating life after losing her only sister. The final sentence broke me. Julia holding her sister’s ultrasound and saying, “How amazing is it that I hold a piece of her right here in my hands.” I cried thinking about my own life, about how I now have my sister’s children. This book touched my heart in a way I won’t forget. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authentic Latino coming-of-age story. *by D***N on January 5, 2026* I really enjoyed this book which was an easy read. As a woman of Mexican descent, I was happy to support this Latino author. This was a nice coming-of-age-type story. I felt the references with regard to ethnicity and culture were authentic. I wish the ending had a little more punch and had been a bit more controversial, which I can’t really expound upon without giving away the ending. I would purchase from this author again. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/111834144-i-am-not-your-perfect-mexican-daughter](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/111834144-i-am-not-your-perfect-mexican-daughter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*