The Liars of Mariposa Island

De: Jennifer Mathieu

Narrado por: Alma Cuervo, Maria Liatis, Christian Barillas

From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to survive.

Every year, summer begins when the Callahans arrive on Mariposa Island. That's when Elena Finney gets to escape her unstable, controlling mother by babysitting for their two children. And the summer of 1986 promises to be extra special when she meets J.C., the new boy in town, whose kisses make Elena feel like she's been transported to a new world.

Joaquin Finney can't imagine why anyone would want to come to Mariposa Island. He just graduated from high school and dreams about going to California to find his father and escape his mother's manipulation.

The Liars of Mariposa Island follows siblings Elena and Joaquin, with flashbacks to their mother's experience as a teenage refugee fleeing the Cuban revolution.

Jennifer Mathieu's multilayered novel explores the nature of secrets, lies, and fierce, destructive love.

©2019 Jennifer Mathieu (P)2019 Recorded Books

Ok but nothing special

Leaves alot of unanswered questions from a story filled with unanswered questions. If you like that kind of thing then this book is for you.

Age inappropriate for my freshman daughter

It was given at school so I heard it, very weak story and gratuitous cursing and teenage inappropriate behaviour encouraged.