A Ballad of Love and Glory Summary
Reyna Grande

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A Ballad of Love and Glory Overview

Grande’s novel tells the love story of Ximena and Riley, who meet during the Mexican American War. It is told through third person limited narration, focusing on Ximena’s and Riley’s perspectives. The novel takes place across Mexico from 1846-1847. Grande tackles, among others, themes of familial trauma, discrimination, and forbidden love.

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