Friendship

[SoledadCanaria]

How does the relationship between Lena, Maureen, and Kalayla evolve and deepen over the course of the story, and what factors contribute to their growing bond? How does their friendship provide support and guidance for each of the characters, and how does it challenge and transform their preconceived notions of family and belonging? In what ways does the theme of friendship intersect with other themes, such as motherhood, acceptance, and prejudice, and how does it ultimately shape the characters' understanding of themselves and the world around them?