Furia

De: Yamile Saied Méndez

Narrado por: Sol Madariaga

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK

Recipient of the 2021 Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Medal

One of BuzzFeed's Must-Read YA Books of 2020

A Best Book of the Year: Cosmopolitan * Kirkus Reviews * SheReads * New York Public Library

“An engrossing #OwnVoices novel.”—PopSugar

“This book will set your dreams on fire . . . It’s fabulous.”—Reese Witherspoon

A powerful contemporary YA for fans of The Poet X and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter set in Argentina, about a rising soccer star who must put everything on the line—even her blooming love story—to follow her dreams.

In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life.

At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother’s narrow expectations, in her rising-soccer-star brother’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father.

On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her. In her wildest dreams, she’d get an athletic scholarship to a North American university.

But the path ahead isn’t easy. Her parents don’t know about her passion. They wouldn’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren’t the same as when he left: she has her own passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her.

Filled with authentic details and the textures of day-to-day life in Argentina, heart-soaring romance, and breathless action on the pitch, Furia is the story of a girl’s journey to make her life her own.

©2020 Yamile Saied Méndez (P)2022 Algonquin Young Readers

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In this stirring novel by Argentine American author Méndez, passion for sports and personal growth intersect in Camila’s powerful, feminist first-person narrative about her experiences as an ambitious athlete, a teenager deeply in love, the daughter of an abusive father at the point of taking charge of her own life, and a young woman finding her voice in a deeply sexist, patriarchal society . . . A riveting coming-of-age story.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Weaving rich cultural specifics and electric energy into her prose, Méndez crafts a dynamic, feminist narrative that commands attention from the very first line. At its core, this novel is a full-hearted love letter to Argentina and 'incorrigible girls' everywhere, emboldening readers to stand up for themselves and chase the dreams they hold dear."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] high-energy #OwnVoices novel . . . Written in a relatable first-person perspective."—Booklist

rear story that keeps you wanting more!

The story keeps you hooked! Great for teens and moms alike! Very much enjoyed it.

Passionate

Camila, is a passionate protaganist that will not allow anything to stop her from accomplishing her dream of becoming a soccer star.

love love love

great book for anyone and especially young women. prefect for book clubs too. read it

Great book!!

Loved the sincerity and difficult reality of this story. This book was both entertaining and informative, making it a winning combo.

LOVED IT!

I loved the characters and the storyline. I also felt I had a bird’s eye view into a different Hispanic culture. La Furia was a powerful girl on so many fronts- a true pioneer and a role model to other salmon trying to swim upstream.

Beautiful written, beautifully read

I absolutely adore this text. I love the conflicts Camilla faces and how she handles herself. It’s both thoughtful and thought-provoking. I cannot wait to share it with someone else.

I truly enjoyed this book

So good. I couldn't stop listening to it. i really recommend this book. must read

excellent book!

I loved this book. It was very interesting to hear about the life of a girl growing up in Argentina and her love of soccer and romance, but overall of herself.