Ofelia and Norma - by Donna Miscolta (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Twin sisters Ofelia and Norma have always been inseparable, yet their shared identity begins to fracture in community college. As Ofelia loses weight through long, solitary walks, Norma senses the twin bond slipping away and leaves for a transfer college, forcing both to confront life as large-bodied women in a world that isn't kind to them. Ofelia's deliberate weight loss spirals into disordered eating and a near-tragic accident, pushing her to move out and leave their emotionally distant mother, Lyla, to fend for herself. Norma retreats into the solitude of the college pool after a traumatic experience she cannot share, deepening the rift between them. When the sisters finally reconnect, long-buried secrets surface, and Ofelia, shocked by what Norma has endured, vows to help her seek justice-- and perhaps revenge.

About the Author

Donna Miscolta is an award-winning writer of three previous books of fiction as well as dozens of stories, essays, and book reviews. A recording of her work is part of the Library of Congress PALABRA Archive, a showcase for Latin American and Latino writers. She blogs monthly at donnamiscolta.com about writing, reading, and her life in Spain where she has lived since 2023 after spending most of her adult life in Seattle, Washington.