Single Chicas by Sandra C. Lopez is a fabulous anthology full of heart warming, heart breaking and funny stories about latina women!

This is one of those gems you don't find too often - a series of stories that you can relate to, even if it's not about you. The collection ranges from stories about a brother getting married and changing, to a woman trying to figure out why she wasn't "perfect" enough since her boyfriend dumped her, to a studious girl nicknamed "Virgin Mary" as a joke. The stories tell many different views of a woman's life, and it was just so fantastic! Even when I couldn't relate fully to one of the story's, it felt like it matched many of my friends.

I highly recommend this collection! The stories are short yet sweet, and can easily be binged or taken one piece at a time. It's a feel good series of stories that make will make you proud to be a woman (or know strong women)!

My favourite was definitely the first story, where the sister is wondering why Benny (her brother, Benito) is marrying a girl he barely knows. It feels like the relationship could be not only siblings, but when you question a close friend's choicest since you know them so well.

All of the stories ranged from a 3 star to a 5 star rating (the ones I related to obviously being higher) but they all were fabulously written and a delight to read. I was never bored and never wanted to put the book down! There were definitely some Latina/Latino themes within this book, and I think they were addressed well! I don't fit into that community, but reading the stories gave me a real insight into some of the traditions (and sometimes issues) that come from their lives. Seeing the rebellion and the changes in the women was relatable even if you aren't in that community. I think it approaches the themes in a mature fashion, and it's easy to read, relate to and understand.

You'll want to pick up this series if you like - comedy, a splash of romance, drama, women's fiction, or general fiction. The stories are rather sweet and thoughtful, and won't bring your day down at all. I highly recommend it, and it is a definite must read in my mind!

Five out of five stars! I will definitely be on the lookout for more books and pieces of work by Sandra C. Lopez in the future!

I received a free copy of this book from the author Sandra C. Lopez in exchange for an honest review. ( )