Teen girl wants protection. She searches for it in every corner of her city... until the secret she's kept for years helps her claim it.
Carmen is thirteen, period poor, and desperate for protection, in a city where dangers lurk at every corner. Everything changes when she takes a bracelet from the local bodega, leading her to an alternate world. Now, as an adult looking back, Carmen must reckon with her actions. Some magic can't be undone. Some lessons must be learned. And some stories must be told, even if no one believes them.

This is the second part to the Bodega Botanica Tales six-part series, which are coming-of-age stories across two timelines. Each story stands alone as a unique experience of childhood trauma, resilience, and the challenges of growing up.

Perfect for mature teen and crossover adult readers.

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• Teen & Young AdultScience Fiction & FantasyFantasyMagical Realism
• Teen & Young AdultSocial IssuesFamily

• Publication Date: November 21, 2025
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• Print Length: 146 Pages
• File Size: 18 KB