Yeah! I finally finish the book!!! Relit is an interesting collection of stories. When I found the book, I was excited since it said classic Latino stories. I thought they were stories told in Latin American countries like "La llorona. La catrina, and "Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl" to name a few. But looking at it further, I saw it was actually Classic stories remix with Latino characters. I was a bit disappointed but still wanted to see what it was about. I'm going to do a overall review and then individual stories. I like the horror vibe to some of the stories, and to be honest I only knew five of the original classic. I'm from the East Coast and a lot of time, stories about Latinos usually take place in the West Coast. I was excited that half the stories were from the East Coast. The themes of Colonization, indigenous belief, and climate change were strong and heavy themes that were in some stories. The authors wrote about it in a productive and realistic way that brings aware to the reader that these problems have not disappeared. I appreciated the LGBTQ+ theme and how the authors navigate each story, and the challenges that many characters face in being part of both communities. Especially the Latino community that is still very conservative with it. The stories were realistic and I appreciated it because in today's media world Latinos are either drug dealers, comedy relief, or tied to a holiday (dia de los muertos, quinceanera, etc).
Here's a review of each story.

Shame and Social Media by Anna Meriano. 3/5. It was a space theme, futuristic story. It was uniquely told in the form of the main character narrating a blog. I love the character and wish we got to see more of the two.

Break in case of Persephone by Olivia Abtahi. 3/5. I love Hades and Persephone. They are the power couple of the Greek Gods. This retelling had high hopes and it was sweet. However, I wanted more exploration of the characters. The maybe slow burn to romance with Hector and Persefonia. I get it was more platonic. But maybe it could have develop more.

Thornfield by Monica Sanz. I will give it 5/5. This story was AMAZING!!!! It had revel the world bit by bit beautifully. They whole brujas theme plus a rebelling. I wish this was a full book!!!

La Cotorra y El Flamboyan by Amparo Ortiz.2/5. This was the first story in the collection that left me a bit traumatize. I am not familiar with the original story but it had very dark themes.

Goldi and the Three bodies by Saraciea J. Fennell. 4/5. The vampire theme sell it for me and it was the first story that was sorta in our world. The remix version was genius in my opinions.

This Mortal Coli by David Bowles. I will give no stars. HEAR ME OUT. I sort of read it. I am not a fan of science fiction only cause everything confuses me. I've tried my best to read it but I was so confuse with the story that I just skim it. I will say 5/5 on the writing. The parts that I did understand were beautifully written. I really like Mr. Bowles writing style.

Juna and the Fox boy by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. 5/5. I love anything beauty and the beast and I really wish the romantic part was explore more. I wish the story was longer.

Prefiero No by Alexandra Villasante. 2/5. I liked the art analogy but honestly it was a bit boring for me.

Trespassers will be... by Torrey Maldonado. 3/5. I WISH THE STORY DID NOT CUT OFF WHERE IT DID!!!!!!

Isla Bella by Ari Tison. 4/5. The story was beautifully written. There was so much respect. it highlighted the indigenous community feelings of their ancestors land. The injustice that occur and how to respect the land or else.

Evermore by NoNiequa Ramos. 4/5. This story was heartbreaking. It was gracefully written and it honestly made me cry because it was so realistic. Not to give to much away, but the realistic struggle the characters face among there love ones was heartbreaking. I wish they made it to there happy ending.

Celia's Song by Jasmine Mendez. 3/5. I relate to the main character, and I feel in our community sometimes family priority becomes a bit toxic. Especially when you want to pursuers a passion or dream.

Esmeralda by Laura Pohl. 5/5. I have no words for this story. It was open-ended. I felt at peace when reading it. I dont know why. It did however, the religion trauma some of us bare.

Twenty Thousand Leagues away from me by Eric Smith. 2/5. This story broke my heart and made me really thing of the state of our world. I felt helpless along side the character.

Heart of the Sea by Zoraida Cordova. 3/5. The corresponding theme with domestic violence and what that would look like, was written well. I have never read a book that truly acknowledge the emotional and physical damage of being in that situation. Especially the past that was taken away and the fear of the future. The small detail of Fisher (Sonia) feeling guilty and hurt when she thought of the pain she is causing Vic truly had me in awe. Thank you Zoraida for writing a strong story.

Tesoro by Sandra Proudman. 4/5. This story highlighted the journey to the USA in a futuristic world. My heart broke for the dad and the uncertainty of communication from one place to the other. The anger, wonder and confusion of the missing parent. All the possibility racing in Mimi's head. Well deliver this harsh reality, Sandra.

Overall, an amazing read. Each story brought a unique perceptive of similar themes while tying it to real situation people in our community face. From Vampires, future space world, to witch and the end of the world. It has it all.