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Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Sabrina & Corina: Stories

Kali Fajardo-AnstineFiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019

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Kali Fajardo-Anstine

Sabrina & Corina: Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

820L

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Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine centers on the lives of Latinx, Indigenous women in Colorado, exploring their daily struggles with poverty, racism, and addictions. In the collection, preteen Sierra confronts maternal abandonment in “Sugar Babies,” and two cousins' lives alternately parallel and diverge in “Sabrina & Corina.” “Sisters” depicts divergent paths of Doty and Tina, while Clarisa navigates complex family dynamics in “Remedies.” The Atencio family's struggles with illness and theft are detailed in “Julian Plaza.” Aging and gentrification themes emerge in “Galapago,” while Liz and Monica confront loss and homelessness in “Cheesman Park.” Post-incarceration life is explored through Cole and her nephew in “Tomi,” and Neva deals with her mother's mental health challenges in “Any Further West.” Alicia lives a double life in “All Her Names,” and Ana grapples with academic pressure and her heritage in “Ghost Sickness.” The stories depict sensitive topics including maternal abandonment, cancer, substance dependency, mental health issues, and gentrification.

Melancholic

Emotional

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

15,030 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kali Fajardo-Anstine's debut collection, Sabrina & Corina: Stories, impresses with its rich storytelling and vivid portrayal of Latina women in Colorado. Critics praise her authentic voice and emotional depth, though some note uneven pacing across stories. Overall, the collection offers a poignant and resonant exploration of identity and community.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sabrina & Corina: Stories?

Readers who appreciate Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine typically enjoy character-driven stories that explore themes of heritage, identity, and resilience. Comparable to Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street and Julia Alvarez's How the García Girls Lost Their Accents, this collection appeals to those interested in Latina experiences and nuanced familial bonds.

4.4

15,030 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

820L

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