★ "An emotionally charged must-read." -Kirkus, starred review

★ "Through the eyes of a strong, sympathetic protagonist, Zaldívar crafts a hefty novel." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "Flores Zaldívar's deeply personal storytelling centers Libertad's humanity, as well as that of her family members. Readers experience Libertad's own journey through her first-person narration and creative expression, and in her relationships with her blood relatives and chosen family." -The Horn Book, starred review

★ "Zaldívar effortlessly combines the tiny details of daily life with the grand-scale realities of Honduran history and politics, giving a frame of reference and resonance to both... In a fraught U.S. election year, this queer, coming-of-age story should be required reading for all." -Booklist Online, starred review

"An evocative, nuanced, and powerful coming-of-age story that skillfully explores the many ways in which the personal is political."--Randy Ribay, author of National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing

"From page one to the very end, I never stopped clutching my chest. Libertad will knock you off your feet."--Olivia A. Cole, acclaimed author of Dear Medusa