This is me signing my first copy of Arribada.
Arribada’s first book talk took place in Mazatlán, where it all began (You can catch a few more book talks here). I was excited, and yes, a bit scared facing my first group of readers.
Now take a peek at these reviews! (you can read more here)
Arribada is a lyrical, deeply personal story and a carefully researched historical novel, steeped in our right to love whom we love, the depth of family bonds, and the defense of our environment against the forces of extractivism: its themes are both timely and timeless—RICHARD BLANCO, 2013 Presidential Inaugural Poet, author of The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood
"Arribada is a novel about how even the most painful truths can bring power and freedom."--EILEEN GONZALEZ, Foreword Reviews
"Romantic, poetic, elegiac, and fascinating. González has created a whole world of love and mystery. Word to word, event to event, this novel is beautiful. It begs to be savored."--SANDRA SCOFIELD, author of Swim: Stories of the Sixties, and The Last Draft
"North Americans who travel to Mexico to enjoy its beaches and nightlife may be unaware of the destructive histories and effects of the resorts they enjoy. This novel will open their eyes." --AMY HOFFMAN, author of The Off Season and Lies About My Family