"Bodega is a fascinating character. . . . The story [Quiñonez] tells has energy and verve." –
The New York Times Book Review "Rich with eye-opening detail, [this is] a lively and entertaining work by a young writer whose talents are deserving of a wide readership." –Oscar Hijuelos, author of
The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love "A new and authentic voice of the urban Latino experience." –Esmeralda Santiago, author of
When I Was Puerto Rican "[Quiñonez's] ideas for using fiction to galvanize the city into confronting poverty are invigorating. . . . Blend[s] street-smart dialogue, culturally relevant prose, and progressive politics into a noir thriller with literary merit." –
Time Out New York
