Sofia's Saints

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Summary: New Chicana Lit
Review: Sofía's Saints, López's first novel, is a strong contribution to Chicano Literature. This Tejana crafts an engaging narrative around the life and experiences of a Chicana who bridges her faith in her Art with the strength of friends in the absence of familia. Once a "milagro" occurs, the life of Sofía is cast in an equal amount of mystery and discovery. López is a talented young writer who will surely create more blessings in the years ahead.

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Summary: A novel of self-examination and renewal of purpose in life
Review: Sofia's Saints by Diana Lopez is the introspective story of Sofia Loren Sauceda, a 30-year-old Latina woman who has lost her mother twelve years ago, and now may lose the house where she grew up. Confronting issues from her past and her own misconceptions about art, men, miracles, money, and more, Sofia's Saints is a profound and highly recommended novel of self-examination and renewal of purpose in life.