![]() What's more, use of this eye-catching color scheme is very much on brand with Gomera-Tavarez's own bearing: unabashed, resolute. Given this, she likely had a hand in the book's final design/presentation (an exceptionally unique experience as an author) and it shows: the brilliant pop of color (a cross between neon pink and electric purple, accented with an iridescent indigo font) revealed upon removal of the book jacket was dazzling and refreshing. I was fortunate enough to attend a signing/Q&A/release party for the book, where Gomera-Tavarez mentioned her background in illustration and graphic design. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.Īs much of a faux pas as it is to discuss aesthetics in the world of books/within bibliophile circles, when discussing High Spirits it actually makes every bit of sense to start there (and would be very much a disservice not to). I received a complimentary copy of this work through NetGalley. ![]() The narrator did an excellent job with these stories I highly recommend giving it a listen! And I look forward to reading more works by this author. ![]() I listened to the audiobook of this work. I also loved the story that utilized some magical realism to convey a family’s history through the eyes of its women. They all felt relatable and realistic in a way that brought their stories to life. While the author didn’t have a full book to develop the characters, they weren’t lacking in depth or feeling. The author excellently wove together several short stories that had some repeating characters and explored important themes. sexuality, and family and include some moments of magical realism. The stories explore themes of mental health, race, displacement, identity. They follow an extended family who are from the Dominican Republic originally. This work is a collection of short stories that are all connected in various ways. ![]()
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