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Publisher's summary
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
“A vivacious, page-turning novel of rebellion and rebirth.”—Xochitl Gonzalez, New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming and Anita de Monte Laughs Last
A story full of passion and revenge, following one family living on the Texas Mexico border and a curse that reverberates across generations—"Fuentes has achieved something rare and indelible with this story of complex women.” (Erika L. Sánchez)
In 1951, a mysterious old woman confronts Pilar Aguirre in the small border town of La Cienega, Texas. The old woman is sure Pilar stole her husband and, in a heated outburst, lays a curse on Pilar and her family.
More than forty years later, Lulu Muñoz is dodging chaos at every turn: her troubled father’s moods, his rules, her secret life as singer in a punk band, but most of all her upcoming quinceañera. When her beloved grandmother passes away, Lulu finds herself drawn to the glamorous stranger who crashed the funeral and who lives alone and shunned on the edge of town.
Their unexpected kinship picks at the secrets of Lulu’s family’s past. As the quinceañera looms—and we move between these two strong, irascible female voices—one woman must make peace with the past, and one girl pushes to embrace her future.
Rich with cinematic details—from dusty rodeos to the excitement of a Selena concert and the comfort of conjunto ballads played at family gatherings—this memorable debut is a love letter to the Tejano culture and community that sustain both of these women as they discover what family means.
Critic reviews
“Malas is a machete: sharp, terrifying, and beautiful. Each character feels dynamic, familiar, and so utterly human in their glorious messiness. Fuentes has achieved something rare and indelible with this story of complex women.”—Erika L. Sánchez, New York Times bestseller author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter and Crying in the Bathroom
“Fuentes’ propulsive plotting; rich and precise depiction of Tejano culture; complex characters; and thoughtful exploration of female anger, grief and intergenerational trauma combine to form a fully immersive reading experience that—for all its specificity—will be compelling and meaningful to readers of all backgrounds. Brimming with brio, Fuentes’ deliciously defiant debut breathes new life into classic lore and heralds the arrival of a bold new literary powerhouse.”—BookPage Starred Review
“Fuentes seamlessly knits familiar history and urban legend with a heartfelt, modern, coming of age story to deliver a vivacious, page-turning novel of rebellion and rebirth. The truth, in the hands of Fuentes lively and beautiful prose, liberates these characters and the reader alike.”—Xochitl Gonzalez, New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming
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- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 22 hrs and 1 min
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But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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- By Karen on 05-21-21
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Fingerprints of the Gods
- The Quest Continues
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Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of listeners throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story, this unique history audiobook directs probing questions at orthodox history, presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried - but failed - to explain.
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Classic in Historical Mysteries
- By Kelly on 09-05-19
By: Graham Hancock
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Every year, Caroline Reed takes a trip with her best friend, Esme Lamont. They’re usually accompanied by their spouses - but this year, everything’s changed. Esme has just gone through a bitter divorce, and Caroline's wondering if her own marriage is reaching its breaking point as she and her husband, John, cope with the discovery that their son has been abusing drugs. Still, the inseparable duo books a weeklong stay at a beach-front home in Shoreham, Florida, inviting Esme’s brother, Nick, and his new husband. After a blissful first night in the vacation home, tragedy strikes.
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Wonderful Story
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The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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IS THAT NOT SO?
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All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
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As the daughter of a drug dealer, Wavy knows not to trust people, not even her own parents. It's safer to keep her mouth shut and stay out of sight. Struggling to raise her little brother, Donal, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible adult around. Obsessed with the constellations, she finds peace in the starry night sky above the fields behind her house until one night her stargazing causes an accident. After witnessing his motorcycle wreck, she forms an unusual friendship with one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold.
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So many 'hard to listen to' moments
- By jksullycats on 12-27-16
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Yellow Face
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Winner of an Obie and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and directed by Tony nominee Leigh Silverman, Yellow Face is as timely as ever, wrestling with issues of cultural appropriation, complicity, and artistic freedom. It’s brought to life in this audio-only revival by a stunning all-star cast (many playing themselves) led by Daniel Dae Kim.
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Funny, great audible performance, and good dialogue.
- By Ed the Canadian on 05-04-24
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The Jane Austen Collection
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Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.
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Not a faithful rendition
- By Anne McClain on 12-13-20
By: Jane Austen
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-13-24
Vivid characters, stunning prose
Finally, female characters rendered in all their complexity! The women in Malas jump off the page and the sentences quite literally sing. Crank up your fav 90s tunes and dive into this beautiful debut!
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- Marisela
- 07-16-24
Beautiful story about the hard truths of life
I loved this story…found myself wanting more at the end but it ended when it was supposed to. It’s a lot like life…unfair, tragic and disappointing. So good. Loved the Selena references too. I was the same age as Lulu in ‘94 so the book was all the more interesting. And I also had a complicated relationship with my dad. Such a great read. Wish there was a part 2!
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- Bopper24
- 06-19-24
A lost Latina
This book took me back to my youth. Growing up as a Latina in TX. The stories I would here from Mexico. The music from there and here like Selena and more. It’s the book I’ve been waiting to read my whole life!
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- Miz Lottie
- 06-15-24
Beautiful, bittersweet story, amazing characters!
Loved this book! The setting, the characters, the history, beautiful, bittersweet, love, loss, lies, pain and friendship. Tejano culture comes alive through Lulu’s voice - her own coming of age story - finding her own way with pain and love. Great narration bought this story to life. Highly recommended!
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- Copascribe
- 06-09-24
¡No mames!
I've all but given up on debut writers and a lot of the new stuff being published these days. Pero, this book! I'm so glad I didn't skip this one. Malas is beautifully written, a story that wraps you in its clutches from beginning to end. If you enjoy good storytelling, you'll enjoy Malas. The story is the most important thing, yes, there are themes to unpack and great fodder for discussions on family, how far we've come as a country of immigrants, the struggles of being an immigrant, generational trauma, family, music, friendships, but the story remains the most important part of the novel throughout, not any one type of message. Great book for any adult reader.
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- Blanca L.
- 06-25-24
Great story!
Being a border town girl, there was so much I could relate to. It was an excellent story!
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- TW
- 07-17-24
A Coming of Age Mexican-American Experience
The novel is beautifully crafted and resonates deeply with the Mexican-American experience, capturing the essence of cultural heritage through the lens of its protagonist, Lulu. As a first-generation Mexican American, I found a profound connection with Lulu’s journey and saw reflections of my own family in her story, particularly in the portrayal of her father.
Fuentes skillfully weaves in references to a shared Mexican-American upbringing, enriched with music, traditions, and the vibrant nuances of our culture. This creates an authentic immersive experience, allowing readers with a similar upbringing to relive cherished memories and recognize the universal themes of identity, family, and belonging.
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One of the most intriguing aspects of the novel is the element of mysticism surrounding Jose Alfredo's 'first wife.' Her enigmatic presence adds a layer of suspense and intrigue, suggesting that supernatural forces may be at play. However, this subplot ultimately leads to a significant plot hole. The resolution that dismisses her as "just a crazy old lady" feels so unsatisfying and abrupt. I was invested in the idea that Pilar's suffering (and subsequently Julio's) was influenced by this mysterious figure, only to be let down by an anticlimactic conclusion. While throughout the book, Lulu dismisses superstition and bad luck, this resolution diminishes the impact of Pilar's hardships and leaves a sense of incompleteness.
Despite this, Malas remains a compelling and poignant read. Fuentes’ ability to portray the struggles and joys of the Mexican-American experience is both touching and authentic. The book is a testament to the resilience and spirit of our community, even if some narrative threads are left hanging.
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