Laura Taylor Namey is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction including Reese's Book Club pick A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak, When We Were Them, and With Love, Echo Park. A proud Cuban American, she can be found hunting for vintage treasures and wishing she was in London or Paris. She lives in San Diego with her husband and two children. Visit her at LauraTaylorNamey.com.

"A satisfying blend of romance, social activism, and deep roots. . . . This earnest coming-of-age story is a tribute to family, culture, and resilience."--Kirkus Reviews

★ "Expertly rendered characters and pitch-perfect interactions coalesce into a touching and emotionally satisfying novel by Namey (A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak) in which a small Cuban community forefronts love, unity, and support to navigate the consequences of secrets and the endless possibilities of the future."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

"Namey crafts deep, complex characters with rich relationships, both to their families by blood and the greater sense of familia that residents of the close-knit neighborhood of Echo Park have. . . . Set against this tight weave of history, family, and belonging, Namey's multi-dimensional characters, pitch-perfect dialogue, and big, personal questions about identity and belonging make this an ode to family, community, culture, and friendship."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Clary evolves from a high school girl clinging to her hometown and way of life to imagining a world beyond the city's borders. . . . Cuban culture and Spanish are sprinkled throughout, adding dimension and authenticity to the story. . . . A great addition to realistic fiction, this book has equal parts romance and family drama."--School Library Journal

Publisher: Atheneum Books

Pub date: 2025-10-28

Length: 320 pages