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Too Soon for Adiós

By: Annette Chavez Macias
Narrated by: Luzma Ortiz
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From author Annette Chavez Macias comes a heartfelt novel about a woman who embarks on an emotional journey when she meets her biological father on the day of her mother’s funeral.

No one expects to meet their father at their mother’s funeral. But for Gabby Medina, that’s exactly what happens. Her dad abandoned her when she was a baby, and now he’s back.

And he wants to give her a house.

Gabby doesn’t want the house—or him. But she could use the money. So Gabby agrees to take it under two conditions: First, she can sell the house whenever she wants. Second, accepting it doesn’t mean she accepts him.

After they strike a deal, Gabby hires a contractor in preparation for a quick sale. But as she gets to know the town and these two new men in her life, she learns more about herself than she ever dared to think possible.

But is she ready to open herself up to the truth of what happened—and the promise of what could be?

©2023 Annette Macias (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Family Life Genre Fiction Latino & Hispanic Creators Latino American United States Women's Fiction World Literature Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good

Critic reviews

“Narrator Luzma Ortiz adds a charming, lovable quality to this story about finding hope after loss.… Ortiz delivers an emotionally charged performance as Gabby, who doesn't know if she can trust her father or Diego. Ortiz is funny and versatile as she portrays some of the town's interesting characters, such as the local medicine woman and the cook at the diner. Ortiz nimbly switches from English to Spanish and back when necessary and delivers accents superbly.”—AudioFile Magazine

“A woman reconnects with her family, her Mexican roots, and her own desires in this heartwarming tale from Chavez Macias.”—Publishers Weekly
Heartwarming Story • Relatable Cultural Elements • Excellent Narration • Emotional Journey • Engaging Family Dynamics
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The beauty of life is to try to live it to the fullest. As humans we tend to dwell on the hardships instead of celebrating the good. Annette was so great at forcing us as listeners to slow down and think about what choices we are making..

Never Adios

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Great story of a woman getting to know her biological father after losing someone close to her. Great story overall!!!

Too soon for Adios

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I never write a review, but this book takes a plots twist that OMG! It's amazing, one of the most phenomenal books I have read so far. Loved it!

Best Book

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I enjoy Annette’s writing style. It is uncomplicated and full of emotion. It has depth but also makes you laugh.

The writing style

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I really loved how the stories of this book fell into place when there’s tragedy and death. It all fell into a blessing and the end .

How the story turned out to be so inspirational

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A delight for fans of Abby Jimenez and Emily Henry but with a Latina spice.

Fun romantic comedy

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Easy listening, a bit predictable, but cute story. Loved the end. The reader did a good job giving voice to the characters. Some mispronounced Spanish words, but I knew the word because of context.

Good story

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I enjoyed the characters, and all the interesting backgrounds they brought to the story. I really enjoyed Gabby and Diego’s relationship.

I really enjoyed this

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The story and behaviors were all too common in my childhood. It was nice to hear them put into a story that I could relate to.

Delightful

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Too Soon for Adiós by Annette Chavez Macias is a good book. I was able to relate to some of Gabby's experiences but unable to relate to her as a person, given how immature she is for being 29. While anxiety isn't the focus of this book, I love that it's addressed in a real way.

Yes, Too Soon for Adios is predictable, but I did enjoy the journey and growth, which is why I rate it 4 stars. Had Gabby been more likeable or mature, I may have rated it 5 stars.

Luzma Ortiz is a great narrator. She has a wonderful range for all of the different characters, making them distinct.

4 stars

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