The Chin Kiss King - Hardcover

“As sweet and tart as the tropical fruits that are savored by the ebullient trio of Cuban-American women at [the novel’s] heart.” —The New York Times Book Review

“A powerful and haunting story of the world of our spirits and spirituality . . . bewitching for its lyricism and for its evocative powers.” —TheBoston Globe
 
“This is the truest book about maternal fortitude and devotion that I have ever read, one that deserves celebration.” —The News & Observer
 
“A tenderly moving debut . . . luminously written, that is also a loving grace note to family and the human spirit.” —Kirkus Reviews

Cuca, the spiritual matriarch; Adela, her like-minded but man-crazy daughter; and third generation Mirabel who draws her lifeblood from both, all feature in this American novel. When Mirabel gives birth to a handicapped child, all three are forced to confront the ties that bind them together.