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Our Last Days in Barcelona
by Chanel Cleeton
Chanel Cleeton completely whisked me away with her latest release, OUR LAST DAYS IN BARCELONA. Told in dual timelines in the 1930s and 1960s, I was immersed in the continuation of the Perez family saga. While the connections to her previous books are helpful background information, this novel can easily be enjoyed as a standalone.
When Beatriz stops responding to her sister’s messages from Palm Beach, Isabel makes the transAtlantic journey to Barcelona find her. While in Barcelona, she uncovers secrets from her family's past three decades earlier. These courageous women embark on and adventure to explore their identity, learn about their family roots, and find true love.
Chanel Cleeton has a way of infusing the rich history of Cuba and Spain into a captivating story. As a Cuban-American writer with Spanish ancestry she brings a palpable authenticity to the story. She added to my knowledge of the Spanish-Cuban alliance in the 1960s and pivotal historic events such as the Spanish Civil War, which I knew little about.
I love the way Cleeton highlights the bonds of sisterhood and the importance of following one’s heart even if it goes against familial expectations. Jumping back into the journey of the Perez family felt like revisiting old friends.
RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: May 24, 2022
A big thank you Berkley and NetGalley for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When Beatriz stops responding to her sister’s messages from Palm Beach, Isabel makes the transAtlantic journey to Barcelona find her. While in Barcelona, she uncovers secrets from her family's past three decades earlier. These courageous women embark on and adventure to explore their identity, learn about their family roots, and find true love.
Chanel Cleeton has a way of infusing the rich history of Cuba and Spain into a captivating story. As a Cuban-American writer with Spanish ancestry she brings a palpable authenticity to the story. She added to my knowledge of the Spanish-Cuban alliance in the 1960s and pivotal historic events such as the Spanish Civil War, which I knew little about.
I love the way Cleeton highlights the bonds of sisterhood and the importance of following one’s heart even if it goes against familial expectations. Jumping back into the journey of the Perez family felt like revisiting old friends.
RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: May 24, 2022
A big thank you Berkley and NetGalley for an electronic ARC in exchange for an honest review.