Happy Hour - A Novel

by Marlowe Granados

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Book Summary

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a sweltering New York City summer, Marlowe Granados’s novel follows the witty, sharp-eyed narrator Isa and her best friend Gala as they navigate the city’s social scene with little money but abundant charisma. The story offers a fresh perspective on youth, friendship, and the pursuit of pleasure in an environment where appearances often matter more than reality. Through a series of parties, odd jobs, and encounters with the city’s elite, the novel explores how two young women make their way using resourcefulness, wit, and social savvy.

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