by Angie Cruz
First published 2024
A woman faces the pull between tradition and transformation as she confronts the weight of family obligations. Cruz places her protagonist at a crossroads where old ways clash with new possibilities. The character must decide whether to bend under pressure or find her own path forward. Cultural expectations press against personal dreams, creating friction that threatens to break what she holds most dear. The story examines how families shape us and how we might reshape ourselves. At its heart, this novel explores the courage required to honor both heritage and individual truth.
Genres: fiction, family-life, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-drama, self-discovery
74 pages · Paperback · Blue Sketch Press