What It Takes to Get to Vegas

Set against the backdrop of East L.A.'s boxing scene, the narrative follows Rita Zapata, a fierce streetfighter who dreams of a better life. At eighteen, she earns the title "Queen of the Streetfighters," but her life takes a turn when she meets Billy, an ambitious fighter from Mexico. Their intense romance brings Rita love and newfound respect, but it also complicates her journey. With vibrant prose and a strong, relatable heroine, the story explores themes of ambition, love, and the challenges of rising to the top, ultimately leading to the bright lights of Vegas.