This series explores the complexities of adolescence, love, and friendship within the Mexican-American community. It follows the profound bond between two young men as they navigate their desires, family secrets, and search for belonging. It's a story about the courage to be oneself and the power of art and poetry to forge connections. The narrative offers a sensitive portrayal of acceptance and discovering one's true self.
Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before.
The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz.