‘How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe’ review: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s sophomore novel captures the aftermath of abuse and religious trauma

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s sophomore novel, ‘How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe,’ is an emotional rollercoaster of a book.

August 2021 New Book Releases: Sapphic romances and heartwarming reads

August is bittersweet. With the end of Summer and the start of Fall (arguably the best season), the month is perfect for enjoying the last bits of poolside, beach, or porch reading before the cooler weather makes an appearance. This…

Book Review: Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

I want to preface this review by saying that as a white woman in America, I have experienced the privilege that comes with that and have never faced family deportation. I can’t speak to that representation in the book and…