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Synopsis
Meet Isabel and Manny, childhood friends and compadres. After Isa’s messy divorce she moves back to Corpus Christi to her mom’s house with her preteen son. Manny proves to be the closet thing she has to a co-parent. Embarrassed about her failed marriage she avoids him her first year home but a new gym membership, a Quinceañera and an upcoming Car Show bring them together in a way they’d never imagine. Patron Saint of Pendejas is the first book in the Chismosa Chronicles. A novella romcom series in the Nixverse depicting Chicano culture and stories.
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Is Patron Saint of Pendejas (Chismosas Chronicles) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A lighthearted contemporary romance featuring a divorced single mother reconnecting with her childhood friend. Contains mild language and moderate romantic content suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include divorce.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy this heartwarming story about friendship blossoming into romance within a vibrant Chicano community setting.