![]() Now I have spent time learning more about the United States’ invasion of Mexico, the history of immigration, and San Patricios, and I am so glad that I have. I love the main characters and I laughed and cried with them. Reyna Grande shines a light on the Mexican American War and the people involved. ![]() Historical fiction at its best when it brings stories forward that have been left in the shadows. Kevin LĪ Ballad of Love and Glory by Reyne Grande This is an absolutely delightful read, especially if you grew up in the ’70s. The clash between these two worlds (one where vanilla ice cream is served as dessert once a week as a treat and the other that passes a joint around after dinner.) provides empathy, love, heartbreak and tears of joy. And now it gets interesting: the client is a drug addict rock star and his world-famous wife. She gets the nanny position because a client will be living with them for the summer. Only.MJ comes from a strict, ramrod straight, and unyielding family. MJ takes a summer job as a nanny for the psychiatrist's neighbor. Katie H.Ī beautiful and lovely portrait of a young girl expanding her horizons in the 1970s. A classic friends-to-lovers situation whose catalyst is the "sizzle paradox" which measures the balance of emotional and physical interest in one's partner. This book totally helped feed my STEM-rom-com obsession that is honestly starting to become a problem.
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