I think we can all agree that Isabel Allende has written some pretty great novels, and her latest is no exception. Maya's Notebook has been getting lots of in-house buzz including from Virginia who is a big fan.
Maya's Notebook branches out a bit from Allende's other writing. It is a more contemporary coming-of-age story of a teenage girl and the dark spiral her life falls into after her beloved grandfather dies. Maya dips into a life of drugs and petty crimes which leads to more dangerous activities and eventual prostitution. Forced to flee from assassins, the police and the FBI, Maya finds herself in Chile among family friends.
From the Library Journal starred review:
"Surrounded by the accepting Chilean villagers, Maya learns about herself, her heritage, and her connection to Chile’s turbulent past. VERDICT Allende paints a vivid picture contrasting Maya’s drug-clouded past and her recovery in Chilé. Yet another accomplished work by a master storyteller that will enthrall and captivate. This is a must-read."
Isabel will be the speaker at the Texas Library Association Closing Author Session, so make sure you get your tickets if you plan on attending!
– Annie