Big Chicas Don't Cry

De: Annette Chavez Macias

Narrado por: Vanessa Vasquez, Alessandra Manon, Aida Reluzco, Dani Muñoz

Four cousins navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family over the course of one memorable year in this heartfelt family drama.

Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren’t just family but best friends—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari’s parents divorce, forcing her to move away. With Mari gone, the girls’ tight-knit bond unravels.

Fifteen years later, Mari’s got the big house and handsome husband, but her life is in shambles. Erica’s boyfriend just dumped her, and her new boss hates her. Selena can’t seem to find her place in the world—not Mexican enough for her family, not white enough for her colleagues. And Gracie is a Catholic school teacher with an all-consuming crush, but she can’t trust herself when it comes to romance.

As rocky as the cousins’ lives have become, nothing can prepare them for the heartbreaking loss of a loved one. When tragedy reunites them, will they remember their abuelita’s lessons about family and forgiveness—or are fifteen years of separation too much to overcome?

©2022 Annette Macias (P)2022 Brilliance Publishing Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A supremely talented quartet of narrators will delight listeners with their vibrant and expressive voices.… Listeners will laugh, cry, and find themselves deeply invested in all four characters. The four narrators ably pronounce Spanish words, adding to the authenticity of this beautiful story. They excel as individuals but also as an ensemble, placing listeners right in the heart of this large, wonderful family.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Through heart-to-hearts, good food, and family tradition, the women rebuild their relationship with one another—and with their significant others. Chavez Macias loads her well-rounded story with charismatic characters, vivid descriptions, and appealing cultural specificity. This is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly

“[Annette] Chavez Macias has given readers a joyful exploration of family and friendship featuring four memorable characters whose struggles and triumphs will resonate with readers. It’s a great choice for fans of Susan Mallery and Mariah Stewart.”—Booklist

A winner!

This is melodrama from a contemporary Mexican-American perspective. The storyline was engaging from beginning to end, and I became emotionally involved with the four young women looking for romance. Highly recommended.

One of my favorites for 2023!!

This book was chosen for book club and I cannot rave about it enough. It is one of my favorites of the year. Annette Chavez Macias did such a great job with the story telling it drew me in and made me feel like I was part of the story. I will definitely be reading more of her books
It’s a story about a Mexican American family focused on the bond of four cousins Gracie, Selena, Maricela, and Erica. You learn about what broke their bond and read along with them as they work their way back to each through communication and forgiveness. They share a love for their Welita who they learn so much about love, family, and life. Please read this book!!!!

Loved it!

Bravo Chicas!

Enjoyed every chapter! Great message,
Family will always come first! Made me laugh , cry and was very inspirational.

My familia

It was a good book .the Spanglish..and the family issues ..like home, lol..tamales best part.

So Relatable

Definitely got me out of my listening slump. The Story is so relatable and having the four different readers and the characters individual point of view made this 100 times better. I enjoyed it alot.

Loved it!

I think she should write a sequel!! The characters were wonderful. I’m from a large Mexican Family and I could relate to them all.

Family, love, humor

This book was great and I highly recommend it! I laughed and cried and found it really relatable. I loved the multiple story lines and complexity of the characters.

Family

I loved it! I almost want to get together with all of my primas. It shows you how important family is.

Great Story Telling

The is a story of a real family going through what real families go through. I found it to be true and authentic to the Mexican-American culture. Each of the characters are very well-rounded and developed. I would recommend 10/10.

Beautiful Story

loved the family ties
the reality of life, not everyone get happy ending.
the story is very relatable