The Sugar Island

Set in 1960s Cuba, the novel explores the tumultuous relationship between a mother and her daughter amidst the backdrop of Castro's revolution. Tanya, the daughter, grapples with her mother's passionate yet unstable desire to escape the country, reflecting the broader cultural and political upheaval. Told through Tanya's tough voice, the story highlights themes of hope, conflict, and the generational struggles that arise as old worlds clash with new realities, ultimately revealing the personal costs of a parent's quest for freedom.