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Elena Rey rises to the challenge of narrating this emotionally charged and hilarious story of love and trauma shared among three generations of women. Luciana, the youngest daughter in a Colombian American family, becomes exasperated when her eccentric grandmother, Abue, refuses to evacuate from Miami during a hurricane. A mass found on Abue's gallbladder throws everything into further disarray. In a series of phone calls to her older sister, Mari, Luciana hilariously rants and raves about her family. As dramatic as Luciana is, she is the only family member who truly understands Abue, and Rey's voice shines as the overwhelmed daughter. Rey's vocal prowess and command of accents give the characters depth and dimension, allowing listeners to laugh, cry, and fall in love with them. A.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2024]