, by Clara Cortés, is a contemporary young adult novel that blends a "coming-of-age" summer story with subtle supernatural elements. Published in 2020 by La Galera, it follows four teenagers in a Florida town who are grappling with the uncertainty of their futures after high school graduation. Plot Overview
The primary conflict is the paralyzing fear of "what comes next" and the pressure to meet societal and familial expectations. Somos Astronautas Clara Cortes epub
While it includes an "alien" element, it is not a traditional sci-fi novel; the supernatural serves as a metaphor for personal growth and the feeling of being "alien" to one's own life. Literary Style , by Clara Cortés, is a contemporary young
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A shy bassoon player whose college plans have fallen through, creating a rift at home.
A high achiever accepted into Cambridge, she has spent years searching for something or someone, and eventually helps Bean with her studies. Core Themes