Big Chicas Dont Cry, Annette Chavez Macias
Big Chicas Dont Cry, Annette Chavez Macias
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Big Chicas Don't Cry

Author: Annette Chavez Macias

Narrator: Vanessa Vasquez, Alessandra Manon, Aida Reluzco, Dani Muñoz

Unabridged: 10 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2022


Synopsis

Four cousins navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family over the course of one memorable year in this heartfelt family drama.Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren’t just family but best friends—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari’s parents divorce, forcing her to move away. With Mari gone, the girls’ tight-knit bond unravels.Fifteen years later, Mari’s got the big house and handsome husband, but her life is in shambles. Erica’s boyfriend just dumped her, and her new boss hates her. Selena can’t seem to find her place in the world—not Mexican enough for her family, not white enough for her colleagues. And Gracie is a Catholic school teacher with an all-consuming crush, but she can’t trust herself when it comes to romance.As rocky as the cousins’ lives have become, nothing can prepare them for the heartbreaking loss of a loved one. When tragedy reunites them, will they remember their abuelita’s lessons about family and forgiveness—or are fifteen years of separation too much to overcome?

About Annette Chavez Macias

Annette Chavez Macias writes stories about love, family, and following your dreams. She is proud of her Mexican American heritage, culture, and traditions, all of which can be found within the pages of her books. For readers wanting even more love stories and guaranteed happily ever afters, Annette also writes romance novels under the pen name Sabrina Sol. A Southern California native, Annette lives just outside Los Angeles with her husband, three children, and four dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa

I truly wanted to love this book. As a Latina who grew up with cousins that I considered my sisters, and then later we drifted apart, this book should have been right up my alley. But my god, was it dry. I felt like I was slogging through someone's boring little diary. After a while, even the "big"......more

Goodreads review by Reese

Love the story of these four cousins dealing with life, love, family, and career. A warm, emotional ride filled with heart and humor.......more

Goodreads review by CR

I thought the four different characters in this was going to bog down this story that is only 360 some odd pages. But surprisingly it worked out so amazingly well. I think it worked so well since this is all set in one year of their life. Which I loved that it wasn't over the course of multiple yea......more

Goodreads review by Celeste

SOON Big Chicas Don't Cry available September 1st, 2022. What I loved: A story about four cousins navigating through life from childhood to adulthood. As a Mexican woman I loved the Mexican culture at the center of the story, there's a scene where one of the cousins approaches her great- grandma and "Ponds f......more


Quotes

“A supremely talented quartet of narrators will delight listeners with their vibrant and expressive voices.… Listeners will laugh, cry, and find themselves deeply invested in all four characters. The four narrators ably pronounce Spanish words, adding to the authenticity of this beautiful story. They excel as individuals but also as an ensemble, placing listeners right in the heart of this large, wonderful family.” AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner“Through heart-to-hearts, good food, and family tradition, the women rebuild their relationship with one another—and with their significant others. Chavez Macias loads her well-rounded story with charismatic characters, vivid descriptions, and appealing cultural specificity. This is a treat.” Publishers Weekly“[Annette] Chavez Macias has given readers a joyful exploration of family and friendship featuring four memorable characters whose struggles and triumphs will resonate with readers. It’s a great choice for fans of Susan Mallery and Mariah Stewart.” Booklist