“Las Madres is a deep-dive into the history of modern Puerto Rico and a number of its extraordinary women—their secrets, their tragedies, and the reclamations they share.
A magnificent read.”

— Cristina García, Vanishing Maps

“I savored this tender novel that celebrates the power of resilience—Santiago’s Las Madres is full of secrets and sacrifice and moments of tension and laughter that can only come in the company of women with long histories together. With many rich layers, this full hearted novel beautifully explores the power of human compassion and what it means to truly care for another.”

— Xochitl Gonzalez, Olga Dies Dreaming

“Esmeralda Santiago’s Las Madres is an inspiring story of women and their friendships that reminds us of our own.”

— Sandra Cisneros, Woman Without Shame

“An intergenerational saga…Santiago wrings palpable emotion from her characters, and hauntingly portrays Hurricane María’s devastating effect on the island…This tenderhearted story of trauma and recovery has undeniable appeal.”

— Publishers Weekly

“Esmeralda Santiago is already a legend. With Las Madres, a rich and deeply felt novel about friendship, family secrets, belonging, and the boundless love that survives devastation, she confirms her status as an absolute icon.”

— Cristina Henriquez, The Book of Unknown Americans