Lara Rios’s book Becoming Latina in 10 Easy Steps is a rather charming little book. The book details the life of one Marcela Gonzalez, the half-White, Mexican who’s constantly chastised for not being Mexican enough.

So like any “ethnic” person criticized for not being “ethnic” enough, she sets out to remedy this problem, by trying to be as Mexican as can be! And being “Mexican” as can be involves dating George Ramirez, the only dateable Mexican male she knows; thing is that in her quest to become as Latina as possible, George is a hindrance, because he’s a non-Spanish speaking Latino.

This book is hilarious, and despite the fact that it just might rile up a lot of people just from the title, is really worth your time.

Needless to say, you should also check out the follow-up (of some sort) to the book Becoming Americana, which is equally charming.