One Year of Ugly

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Darkly humorous tale of family, love, and debt.

"One Year of Ugly" brings you a unique blend of humor and poignancy, delivered through the vibrant and chaotic lives of the Palacios family. You might find yourself laughing out loud one moment and reflecting deeply the next as you navigate their world of debts, secrets, and unconventional romance. Caroline Mackenzie's witty prose and the energetic backdrop of Trinidad make this a standout story that's tough to put down.

One Year of Ugly

Regular price $14.90
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ISBN: 9780008347086
Publisher: 37 Ink
Date of Publication: 2020-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Related Topics: Chick Lit
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 1946 readers)

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After fleeing crumbling, volatile Venezuela, Yola Palacio wants nothing more than to settle into a peaceful new life in Trinidad with her family. And who cares if they’re there illegally—aren’t most of the people on the island? But life for the Palacios is far from quiet—and when Yola’s Aunt Celia dies, the family once again find their lives turned upside down. For Celia had been keeping a very big secret—she owed a LOT of money to a local criminal called Ugly. And without the funds to pay him off, Ugly has the entire family do his bidding until Celia’s debt is settled. What Ugly says, the Palacios do, otherwise the circumstances are too dreadful to imagine. To say that the year that follows is tumultuous for the Palacios is an understatement. But in the midst of the turmoil appears Roman—Ugly’s distractingly gorgeous right-hand man. And although she knows it’s terrible and quite possibly dangerous, Yola just can’t help but give in to the attraction. Where, though, do Roman’s loyalties lie? And could this wildly inappropriate romance just be the antidote to a terrible year of Ugly? Combining the spark of Junot Diaz with the irresistible wit of Maria Semple, One Year of Ugly brilliantly explores cross-cultural struggles and assimilation from a unique immigrant perspective and introduces us to an extraordinary new voice in contemporary fiction.
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Darkly humorous tale of family, love, and debt.

"One Year of Ugly" brings you a unique blend of humor and poignancy, delivered through the vibrant and chaotic lives of the Palacios family. You might find yourself laughing out loud one moment and reflecting deeply the next as you navigate their world of debts, secrets, and unconventional romance. Caroline Mackenzie's witty prose and the energetic backdrop of Trinidad make this a standout story that's tough to put down.