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Through engaging narratives and richly developed characters, Torres paints a vivid picture of the trials and triumphs that define many coming-of-age stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of general fiction, Christine Kandic Torres’ novels offer both depth and accessibility, making them ideal for a varied audience. Whether you're a fiction aficionado or new to the genre, her writing promises a compelling and thought-provoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-girls-in-queens-by-christine-kandic-torres-9780063216778","title":"The Girls in Queens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MOST ANTICIPATED SUMMER READ FROM HARPER'S BAZAAR, BUSTLE, NYLON, THE MILLIONS, MS. MAGAZINE, and THE SKIMM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn unforgettable debut novel about the furious loyalty of two Latinx women coming of age in Queens, New York. An emotionally resonant novel infused with the insight, power, and poignancy of Angie Cruz’s \u003cem\u003eDominicana\u003c\/em\u003e, Jacqueline Woodson’s \u003cem\u003eAnother Brooklyn\u003c\/em\u003e, and Sally Rooney’s \u003cem\u003eConversations with Friends\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in the ’90s along Clement Moore Avenue in Queens, Brisma and Kelly are two young Latinas with an inseparable bond, sharing everything and anything with each other. The girls are opposites: Brisma is sweet, sensitive, and observant, whereas Kelly is free-spirited, flirtatious, and bold. But together, they binge on Sour Patch Kids, listen to Boyz II Men cassette tapes, and dance to Selena and Mariah Carey where no one can see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn high school, their friendship starts to form cracks when Brisma finds herself in a relationship with Brian, a charismatic baseball star. Brisma is thrilled to finally have something—someone—to herself. But Kelly wasn’t built to be a third wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, the Mets begin a historic run for the playoffs, and Brisma and Kelly—now on the cusp of adulthood—reconnect with Brian after years of silence. But then Brian is charged with sexual assault. 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