Thanks to the Author, Net Galley & the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair & honest review. This book really speaks to the contradictions of survival in the 21st century. How we are so connected & yet siloed in the loneliness of our individual experiences. 

The story follows a young Brazilian woman going to school in America. While her mother stays behind in Brazil & is left facing poor physical & mental health in wake of her daughter’s absence. Mother & daughter stay connected using technology but this novel will have you asking what does “connected” even mean. The writing is lyrical and beautifully crafted. 

Ideal Reader: 
Readers who like reflective stories about mothers  & daughters. Readers who enjoyed Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Readers who want to ugly cry.

Keywords: Literary, Mothers & Daughters, Brazilian Fiction, Slice-of-life,
International Students in America