Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the privilege of being able to read and review this book.
What a journey. My heart still hurts after finishing this book. The story is told in two different voices - Soli is an 18-year-old from a poor village in Mexico filled with dreams and courage. She finds a way to make it over the border and ends up in Berkeley CA with a cousin. She begins work as a housecleaner for a wealthy couple and finds herself pregnant. She is a fierce mother and protector of little Ignacio - or Nacho as she calls him. Until she is herded up by Immigration.
The alternate voice is that of Kayva and her husband, Rishi, are a young couple living the American dream. A nice house in Berkeley, both have good jobs - the only thing missing is a baby. When Kayva is unable to conceive, they try adoption which leads them to fostering Ignacio.
At the crux of this story are two mothers - both fiercely in love with their child. There are no clear winners in this story and it will tug at your heartstrings.
The writing in this story is beautiful - amazing that this is a debut novel. In today's environment with the immigration issue in all the news, surely makes you think. Highly recommended!
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