Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

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A blazing talent debuts with the tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her social ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots­, all in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Well! The writing here was fantastic despite all the long paragraphs that sometimes led to nothing. The fast pace and distinct perspectives for Olga and Prieto made this such a quick and engaging read that I managed to finish this in one sitting.

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