My Mother Cursed My Name

A warm and slightly magical family story about three generations of women who cannot seem to agree with each other and with the past. At the center of the plot are three "girls" of the Olivares family, each with their own secrets, resentments, and small miracles. There is humor, magical realism, and those very "second chances" that allow for correcting old mistakes. For generations, the Olivares women have sought to control the fates of their daughters, starting with their names. The stern Olvido constantly conflicted with her carefree daughter Angustias. Young Angustias, after giving birth to her daughter, left her mother's home in search of her own. Her daughter Felicitas has never seen her grandmother, only having spoken to her on the phone a few times.
When she finally meets her grandmother, she turns out to be stern, sarcastic, and... dead. As they unravel a tangled web of secrets, mutual grievances, regrets, guilt, and the desire to mend relationships, the "girls" of Olivares gradually learn to truly listen to each other, try to overcome their mistakes, and rectify others' errors made with the best of intentions, discovering the true meaning of the word "home".
This book is like a cozy evening with loved ones, where one laughs, debates, and quietly believes that true magic lives in our communication with one another.