Marisol is a Mexican-American citizen but circumstances has forced her to live in poverty. Her peers think she is an illegal immigrant. She strives to get a good education to honor her father and other family members. She takes this opportunity very seriously. She strives to learn the American words and ways. After trying circumstances, she is given the opportunity to return to her home in Mexico to celebrate 'The Day of the Dead.' While there she is faced with new conflicts. I won this book in a giveaway. Normally I would not add it to my library because of a couple of words of profanity but this is a literary jewel. The profanity is scant and suggestive sexual situations also very limited. By voiding out the profanity, this is a great book for adult and Young Adult also. It is a great discussion book for Book Clubs. Thank you to the author and publishers who offer this opportunity to us avid readers. ( )