Caramelo

In Caramelo, Lala Reyes inherits a beautiful striped rebozo from her grandmother, a nod to her family's rich history as shawl-makers. The story unfolds during the annual car trip from Chicago to Mexico City, where Lala learns to navigate her family's tales, blending truth with cherished "healthy lies." As the narrative spans historical moments from the vibrancy of Mexico City to the bustling streets of Chicago in the Roaring Twenties, it also explores Lala's challenging adolescence in San Antonio, Texas. This captivating novel weaves together themes of identity, family, and the concept of homeland in a humorous and intimate manner.