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This novel further explores themes of identity and community, set against the flamboyant backdrop of Sarmiento Park. Her ability to blend realism with magical elements creates an enchanting narrative tapestry that continually mesmerises readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCamila Sosa Villada's books, primarily classified under General Fiction, provide more than just stories; they offer a meaningful exploration of life through captivating prose. Discover her works, and you'll find yourself immersed in a world that both challenges and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bad-girls-by-kit-maude-9781635424409","title":"Bad Girls","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBad Girls\u003c\/em\u003e by Kit Maude and Camila Sosa Villada is a gritty and unflinching tale that is also tender, fantastical, and funny. This story follows a trans woman on her journey to find a community on the margins. It has been longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the green heart of Córdoba, Sarmiento Park, a group of trans sex workers make their nightly rounds. When a cry emerges from the darkness, their leader, the 178-year-old Auntie Encarna, delves into the brambles to investigate and discovers a baby half dead from the cold. Rallying her pack, she saves the child, adopting him into their fascinating surrogate family, as they have done with so many other outcasts, including Camila.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSheltered in Auntie Encarna's fabled pink house, they find partial respite from the daily threats of disease and violence posed by clients, law enforcement, and partners. 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The queens around her are her family: Auntie Encarna, who is 178 years old; Maria, who can't speak, and has feathers growing out of her back; and a host of other glittering characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt night, they head together to Sarmiento Park, in the heart of the city, a large green lung with a zoo and a theme park. Potential johns cruise by in their cars, slowing down to inspect the group before selecting one with the wave of an arm. The chosen woman answers their call. Night after night, nothing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil, one freezing night, Auntie Encarna hears crying coming from the bushes. A baby boy, lost and alone. Auntie Encarna puts him in her handbag and brings him home, determined to protect him. 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