221. Big Chicas Don't Cry by Annette Chavez Macias (Sept. 2025 BC)

01/09/2025 31 min Temporada 6 Episodio 221

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📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian read Big Chicas Don't Cry by Annette Chavez Macias. The hosts delve into the relationships among the four cousins—Selena, Gracie, Mari, and Erica—and whether the focus on their individual love stories overshadowed the familial bonds. Kaylee and Lian also address the different jobs and life situations of the cousins, critique the book's writing style and pacing, and share their thoughts on the characters' decisions and romantic interests.Join them for an in-depth discussion filled with personal insights and candid opinions.00:00 Introduction to the Book Club Episode00:19 Overview of 'Big Chicas Don't Cry'00:58 Initial Impressions and Spoilers Alert01:08 Character Dynamics and Relationships01:22 Individual Love Stories vs. Cousin Bonds04:06 Confusion with Multiple Perspectives06:19 Character-Specific Discussions13:25 Critique of Gender Roles and Character Development18:07 Book Covers and Their Impact19:44 Family Cooking Traditions24:05 The Impact of Welita’s Death25:34 Character Choices and Relationships30:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations📚 Oct. 6, 2025 Book Club: ⁠⁠Sign Here⁠⁠ by Claudia Lux ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us!💌 : [email protected]📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sources & More:🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune ProductionsGeneral Disclaimer:This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast.(Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))