Abstract

Somewhere in Mérida is a collection of interwoven short stories set in the Mexican town of Mérida and centered on a young woman’s upcoming wedding. The collection attempts to explore the ways in which women betray parts of themselves to fit into what is expected of them, and what it takes to break away from those expectations. Each piece focuses on a different female character trying to navigate a challenging relationship, romantic or otherwise, and having to decide what kind of life she wants to lead. From young queer love to the grief of losing one’s life partner, these stories touch on themes of attraction, loneliness, and immigration.