Elizabeth Maria Naranjo

A beautiful collection of short stories, many of which will tug at your heart strings. Each story is unique, and often deal with difficult themes. Memory and the past that shape us are complicated things, and change people differently. Naranjo did an amazing job of drawing you into each story, and while they vary in length, I wouldn’t mind spending more time with the characters in some. The stories that revolved around the memories of children were the most memorable for me, but each story sticks with you a bit after you finish. Overall, the short stories have a literary fiction vibe, but shorter than what you’d normally associate with that genre. Definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a collection of emotional short stories.… (mehr)

The fourth Wall is a y/a book. Marin learned to weave her own dreams when she was little. But when an accident takes her Mother and her Baby Brother is an empty shell. Marin weaves a new reality for herself one with out sorrow or time. But just when she feels safe the Monsters come back and turn her dream world into a nightmare. In order to heal herself and her family Marin must face the truth and conquer the Fourth wall. A truly fascinating read. I look forward to reading more books by this author.… (mehr)