Lightning in Her Hands

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Product Details
Price
$19.00  $17.67
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publish Date
Pages
352
Dimensions
4.9 X 7.6 X 0.9 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780593548592

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About the Author
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland is a Pura Belpré Award-winning Mexican American poet, novelist, and painter. She received her BA in cultural anthropology from the University of West Florida and her MFA in poetry from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Raquel is most inspired by folklore and seeds and the lineages of all things. When not writing, Raquel tells stories to her plants, and they tell her stories back.
Reviews
"Beautiful, sexy and witty, this story had me hold my breath, laughing, and tearing up all at once. An electrifying romance!"--Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date

"The protagonists are well-developed, with backstories that explain their present actions and reactions. Their Mexican American heritage is a significant part of the story and is woven in skillfully."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Gilliland weaves a touching story about loss and letting go with the idea of being worthy of love, even on the bad days."--Booklist

"Lush and beautifully written, Lightning in Her Hands is a gorgeous novel full of heart, magic and family."--Bookpage