The Broke Hearts

“I still get scared—I’m scared right now. But your abuelo taught me the most important part of being brave that day. Showing up.” After the events of Barely Missing Everything, JD and Danny are lost. They are still grieving the loss of their best friend, Juan, who was shot by the police a year ago. J......more

The Broke Hearts is a moving story about two teenagers grappling with grief and trying to find their place in the world. It is the sequel to Barely Missing Everything, but it can also be read as a standalone novel. The book follows JD and Danny, who are still haunted by the death of their best frien......more

The tale hits with surprising potency and leaves an impression long after the last page has been read. Danny and JD battle with the loss of their best friend, each trying to continue life in their own way. Danny's college aspirations are proving to be more than a struggle, not due to a lack of talent......more

Whoa. Look for this at award season - consummately crafted without feeling crafted at all; much about fatherhood and responses to trauma; love and friendship and art. El Paso setting; Loteria cards as a way to discuss character types and themes but also as a way to point out that everyone is El Borr......more

I enjoyed this read. I listened to Barely Missing Everything before starting The Broke Hearts and I was drawn into each character, place, and time. I felt like I knew the characters and felt their emotions.......more