First published 2018
As 70-year-old Big Angel de la Cruz prepares to celebrate his final birthday, his 100-year-old mother, America, unexpectedly dies. The entire riotous de la Cruz clan - from high-rolling relatives to struggling ex-cons - descends on San Diego for the back-to-back events. Amid the grief and old grievances, Big Angel and his family air their differences, forge new bonds, and confront the ghosts of the past. At the heart of the chaos lies one man's quest to leave a meaningful legacy before it's too late.
Genres: literary-fiction, american-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: San Diego
Period: 21st Century
326 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company