2. What makes a family beyond blood?

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The role and definition of family varies for the characters in this book.

How did Coquí, Lucy and Mack, and Isabella come to find “family” outside of blood relations? Were there particular moments that you found real life parallels to?

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This story really leans into the idea that family is built through care, sacrifice, and consistency. Coquí, Lucy, Isabella, and Mack all create bonds that feel just as real as blood ties. That resonated with me as an adoptee because family is not always about who you are born to. It is about who shows up for you. I think many of us can point to friendships or chosen relationships that feel just as important as biological ones.