A modern love story How does the author craft the story to create surprise? The focus on the clues Bella uncovers distracts readers from Abuela's early life in Cuba.

In the flashback, Abuela recounts how she never got to say goodbye to Alejandro when she left Cuba.

Bella's mother becomes angry when she learns about the love letters.

Mateo's true interest in Bella is not revealed until the end of the story when he texts her.