A beautiful exploration of love, grief and forgiveness

A beautiful exploration of love, grief and forgiveness. I found it very interesting to see how the two sisters Camino and Yahaira, who lived very different and separate lives, were brought together and were able to share both their love for their father and for each other, albeit complicated and difficult for both of them to understand and cope with. Acevedo's lyrical and precise writing allows the reader to truly understand and empathise with their deepest and darkest emotions, which are both heart-wrenching and incredibly human. The sense of community is prevalent throughout, as Camino and Yahaira both find a lot of strength from those around them as well as the cultures shared with those people. This is especially uplifting as the strength of the women in 'Clap When You Land' is brilliantly exemplified in a family and community sense, which gives a vivid and profound portrayal of the resilience and brilliance of women everywhere.