There's no one better than Cleeton at intertwining tales of mothers and daughters with war and revolution a riveting tale.
Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye
Cleeton is a master at weaving together stories across dual timelines, and this is no exception. The novel pulses with her signature blend of intrigue, betrayal, and the redemptive power of unleashing family secrets.
Entertainment Weekly
Cleeton vividly describes Barcelona through the eyes of her protagonists; the city, and its mixture of art and tragedy, is the perfect backdrop for Alicia's struggle and Isabel's soul-searching . The Perez women display their strength in very different ways,
and Cleeton celebrates each for their fortitude [and] sensitively explores the multiple factors that affect her characters' decisions. Their lives are shaped not only by political events at home and abroad, but by their family's expectations and their precarious social status as immigrants to the U.S. Full of rich historical detail and vibrant characters,
Our Last Days in Barcelona stands on its own, but also gives readers another glimpse into the continuing story of the Perez family.
Shelf Awareness
Cleeton weaves the three women s stories together to create another charming historical novel about strong women facing adversity in life and love, who are passionately loyal to family and forever yearning for their lost homeland.
BooklistCleeton s devoted fans as well as readers new to her work will be captivated by this original and evocative story of love, loyalty, betrayal and redemption.
Pam Jenoff,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Woman With the Blue Star
A profoundly moving story about sacrifices made in the name of family and legacy, and the lasting repercussions of losing one s homeland. Utterly captivating.
Fiona Davis,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Magnolia Palace
Since her bestselling debut,
Next Year In Havana, Chanel Cleeton has been a go-to for historical fiction that delivers complex female characters and gripping family drama. Cleeton is a master at weaving storylines brimming with intrigue and the prevailing power of love.
Oprah Daily This novel of family, loss, and war is not only an extraordinary journey through some of the 20th century's most pivotal struggles, but also an epic tale of what can happen when we have the courage to face who we really are perhaps the most revolutionary thought of all. I loved it."
Kristin Harmel,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Book of Lost Names
Nobody writes about the special bond between sisters as well as Chanel Cleeton. This is the book you re going to want to read this summer!
Natasha Lester,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Paris Orphan
From Cuba to Barcelona to Palm Beach, Cleeton describes historical events so accurately and vividly that readers will feel transported to the 1930s and 60s. Historical fiction fans will love this novel by Cleeton and its perfectly detailed descriptions of a long-gone era.
Library Journal
Travel back in time to Spain in the 1930s and 1960s in this riveting read.
BookBubThis sun-splashed story is one of longing, loyalty, and the many complicated ways in which we can love within a family . Told with heart and beauty [it] is irresistible.
Allison Pataki,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostTold with great care and sensitivity, this story will have you cheering for love s ability to prevail.
Susan Meissner,
USA Today bestselling author of
The Nature of Fragile Things
Cleeton s tender narration makes clear the warring factions of our (women's) emotions as we make decisions that will affect social standing, not letting our family down, feelings of helplessness, and our own best interests. she also expresses complex thoughts extremely effectively. Book clubs that discuss
Our Last Days in Barcelona will have a plethora of themes and topics to explore. Feminism, women in history, war, the fight for independence and our role in society are all ideas that will engender some serious conversations. It's a lovely and entertaining read, but it's also so much more.
BookReporter
Place, family, and sacrifice complete the beautiful landscape painted in Chanel Cleeton's riveting masterpiece.
Vanessa Riley, Bestselling Author of
Island Queen
Cleeton s complex female characters and evocative settings, spiced with a dollop of political drama, make this a pleasing outing.
Publishers WeeklySuperbly paced, suspenseful, and sumptuous!
Weina Dai Randel, award-winning author of
The Last Rose of Shanghai"The Perez sisters are back in this moving follow-up to
Next Year in Havana and
When We Left Cuba."
Lorena Hughes, author of
The Spanish DaughterFans who ve come to expect Cleeton s brilliant storytelling, vivid descriptions, historically accurate events, and beloved characters will rejoice in this extraordinary novel of heartbreak and resilience.
Lori Nelson Spielman,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
Thrills, excites and surprises you from the very first page.
Shelley Noble,
New York Times bestselling author of
Summer IslandA powerhouse of a novel. Amidst the glamour and violence of Barcelona, Cleeton wraps the reader in a story that deals with the power of love, the bonds of family, and the heartbreaking choices to protect the ones we love.
Jennifer Probst,
New York Times bestselling author of
The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti"Impeccably researched, Cleeton once again strikes that perfect balance between historical fiction and the kind of love story that appeals to the romantic in all of us.
Renée Rosen,
USA Today bestselling author of
The Social GracesAt once thrilling, nostalgic, and utterly romantic Readers will fall in love with the brave and charming Perez women.
Zoraida Córdova, award-winning author of
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina"A moving, beautifully written portrayal of the loss and limbo of displacement, and how women find the courage to begin again, to love again, and to ultimately become themselves against all odds."
Evie Dunmore,
USA Today bestselling author of
Portrait of a ScotsmanCleeton masterfully weaves a tale about mothers, daughters, and sisters, the sacrifices they make, the daring they brave, but most of all the eye opening journey of self discovery. Not to be missed!
Eliza Knight,
USA Today bestselling author of
The Mayfair BookshopThis beautiful reflection on family, politics, and love will keep you reading late into the night.
Bryn Turnbull, Author of
The Woman Before WallisAnother satisfying story filled with all of the daring and glamour we have come to expect from the Perez sisters.
Kaia Alderson, Author of
Sisters in ArmsA mesmerizing novel filled with anticipation, romance and surprises that will captivate readers until the end.
Georgie Blalock, Author of
The Other Windsor GirlA breathtakingly beautiful tale of love and loss. Readers will gasp, cry, and swoon and relate to the women in this incredible novel.
Alana Quintana Albertson, Author of
Ramón and JulietaA heartbreaking yet empowering story that beautifully depicts the strength of women as they bear the weight of familial obligation while trying to find their voice and follow their hearts.
Jane Igharo, Author of
The Sweetest Remedy
Praise for the novels of Chanel Cleeton
A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.
Reese Witherspoon
A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and patriotic legacy that spans generations.
Entertainment WeeklyNext Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.
NPR
A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home again. Utterly unputdownable.
PopSugarA remarkable writer
The Washington Post
You won't be able to put this one down.
Cosmopolitan
With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own way.
Shelf AwarenessAn exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.
Woman s WorldHas sex, drama, suspense and pairs perfectly with a mojito.
People
This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that ~extra-summery~ feeling
BustleThe Ultimate Beach Read
Real SimpleHistorical fiction fans will love this novel and its perfectly detailed descriptions of a long-gone era. This is another slam-dunk from Cleeton.
Library Journal (starred review)
