two cousins. two paths. one unforgettable era.this award-winning historical fiction novel follows the transformative journey of cate and albie. cousins and best friends, they're raised in 1960s new jersey under the watchful eyes of their family and strict catholic school nuns. their bond seems unbreakable. then the vietnam war erupts, tearing them apart.albie, driven by faith and patriotism, enlists in the military and is stationed at a base along the south china sea nicknamed paradise.cate protests the war, challenges her upbringing, and seeks purpose by immersing herself in the bohemian counterculture of new york's greenwich village while enduring life in a low-rent tenement in the gritty hell's kitchen district.tragedy strikes, and her world unravels. with the support of her family and an eclectic group of friends-artists, activists, and veterans-cate embarks on a journey of resilience and personal transformation. travel back to a pivotal era when men marched off to war and women burned their bras. demonstrators protested for peace as the silent majority rallied around the flag and the american president's call-to-arms. this compelling novel explores the: emotional toll of the vietnam warrise of feminism and lgbtq+ movementsconflict between faith, patriotism, rebellion, and personal freedomstrength in kinship, friends, found family, and communityall the broken angels is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a generation that resonates far beyond the final page.perfect for readers who enjoy: historical fiction with strong female leadscoming-of-age stories set in the '60s and '70snarratives exploring social change and personal growthgreat book-club reads with excellent topics and discussion questionsclick or tap add to cart and travel back in time today!