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Set in Puerto Rico in the 1800s, this novel follows the journey of a woman sold into slavery and used as a breeding mare before being sold again to a much, much friendlier sugar cane plantation with its own flaws. Written forward and backwards in time and from varying perspectives weaves a very personal journey where all hope has been stripped away - over and over again. Not a light read but an important one.

This year, I have learned something new about myself. I LOVE reading historical fiction! It's a new go-to genre for me. I especially love it when the main focus is on hearing womens stories during slavery! They have endured some of the worst cruelties, and their stories need to be heard even from a fictional viewpoint.
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You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn‘t know —William Wilberforce

Beautifully written but it was hard to read in a few places. Pola had to endure a lot. There was hope, and even some happiness, but it was hard won and often fleeting. An interesting look at slave life on a Puerto Rican plantation. Things do improve for Pola once she arrives, but there are trials to endure here as well. A good read, but there some sensitive topics, including her friendship with Chachita.

At times a tough read, I still truly loved this. The characters and setting were so well done. Llanos-Figueroa will be one to watch for for me.

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2. Inheritance: A Visual Poem by Elizabeth Acevedo
3. You Sound Like a White Girl by Julissa Arce
4. Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
5. A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa

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