This just wasn't the book for me, unfortunately:

* The characters in general all came across (in my perspective) as spoiled and selfish people who tended towards narcissism. The ending was too easy on them, with all of them just able to sweep everything under the rug and carry on unchanged. There were absolutely no consequences or difficulties stemming from the numerous marital difficulties, contentious divorces, traumatic brain surgeries, children almost drowing, embryo ethical issues, etc., etc...

*There were too many different plot aspects. In order to squeeze in so many different little stories, the author missed opportunities to delve deeper into what could have been a few really good ones. For example, the twins' potential health issues could have been a really interesting aspect of the book, but it quickly becomes a non-issue that's all but forgotten. Minor characters such as the nanny, Patricia's son, and all three of the girls' husbands are subsequently given narrative threads that seem to have been forgotten as well.

* The stream-of-consciousness writing style was somewhat a chore. Every single sentence, for every single character, was a very long and rambling run-on sentence. For example: every single time someone got in a car, we found out their thoughts on driving (they all had the same thoughts, too). We also found out their memories of every building they drove past, including their favorite menu items in the restaurants. It was a bit tiring.

This book has potential for improvement, and I hope it can be edited before publication. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review. Thank you.

Taking place during California's worst drought in a thousand years, L.A. Weather is the story of a family struggling not to fall apart under the stress of secrets and marital issues.

I couldn’t wait to read this book. The characters in it actually feel like people I know which is the highest compliment you can give to a writer. Believable and at times heartbreaking, what a read!

I knew L.A. Weather was going to be freaking amazing!
And Flatiron Books you are my favorite publisher ever! Thank you for the amazing chance to read this advance ebook copy! I love you!

WoW! I absolutely enjoyed the hell out of this book! A Mexican-American Alvarado family. Oscar is obsessed with weather. He has a secret that he can't tell not even his family! He has three daughters and a wife who is on the brink of asking for a divorce.
When they are faced with the uncertainty of everything they've ever known the sisters have to take a long hard look and make some tough decisions.
This book is full of betrayal, lies and secrets!.. I had a hard time putting my kindle down for even a second!
And that right there makes for a fantastic read to me!

Maria Amparo Escandón, the writing here is like no other. I was intrigued, entertained. I was honestly hooked.
And I can't thank NG, Flatiron Books and Author for the amazing chance to read and review this great ebook!

PSA.... So Flatiron..... Now if I could just get approved for Razorblade Tears, Fierce Little Things and Sixteen Horses and Alice Feenys new one Rock Paper Scissors!!!! (I freaking love His and Her)
I'D LOVE YOU FOR EVER!!!!!. 😘
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But seriously thank you again!

Set throughout the year 2016, this novel follows one family as they deal with repeated crises, business, personal, familial and related to the ongoing drought. Patriarch Oscar has become a zombie spouse, according to his wife Keila, who announces she wants a divorce. Grown daughters Claudia, Olivia and Patricia each are dealing with strife i their own marriages and hiding to from each other. Oscar has a secret he has kept from them all that worsens each day without rain. Through it all, they come together and strive to be better parents, siblings, daughters, spouses and people. Well developed characters and quick pace make this a good read.

Great family drama book. Didn't want this book to end.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Warm, witty and so real, L.A. WEATHER captivates with the engrossing story of the Mexican-American Alvarado family. Yes, it’s always sunny in the City of Angels, but not so with the Alvarados and their impending familial explosion. Why is weather so important to Oscar, the father, and what secret is he keeping that could have ramifications for the whole family? L.A. WEATHER will make you laugh and cry and turn the pages faster and faster until you reach the dénouement, which lingers with you long afterward. Highly recommended!

5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 07 Sep 2021
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Thanks to the author, Flatiron Books, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine.