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This powerful novel in verse is a must-read for anyone who has ever lost someone they love.

With lush imagery and masterful characterization, Elizabeth Acevedo explores the devastating impact of loss on two young girls' lives.

When Camino Rios's father doesn't show up for their summer visit as expected, she learns that he has died in a plane crash along with her best friend Yahaira's father.

The girls are forced to confront their grief and the secrets their fathers left behind, all while navigating their complicated relationships with each other.

Through raw emotion and poignant storytelling, Acevedo tackles themes of family inheritance, toxic masculinity, and socio-economic differences with incisive clarity and candor.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable and deeply moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.