"This is a fine collection of stories, crafted without fussiness and rich in the knowledge of the confused allegiances of the heart. But most importantly, the stories are fun to read! Achy Obejas is a writer of gutsy humor and heart. She packs a wallop with this book of stories." —Julia Alvarez

"Achy Obejas is an impeccable and worldly writer with a special gift for decoding interpersonal tensions and feelings. In these deceptively measured stories, the lives of lesbians and gay men acquire a meaning that transcends issues of sexual identity. In her hands, the world resonates with an indelible wholeness. A fierce and significant new voice." —Dennis Cooper

"An exciting collection—eye opening and insighful."—Oscar Hijuelos

"Achy Obejas' stories pull you in: the unshakable images, the poetry, the living truth of her lived-in voice. And they push you out: more aware, maybe; senses fraught, perhaps; but, if anything, more adjoined to the complexities and depth of woman interaction and love." —Luis Rodriguez

ACHY OBEJAS is the author of Memory Mambo and Days of Awe. She lives in Chicago.

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