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''Santa Olivia'' is a novel written by Jacqueline Carey, whom you may recognize from [[
Now that I’ve got your attention…
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This is mostly backstory, however. The majority of the plot revolves around Loup’s interactions with the townsfolk and other people her age as she grows from a child to a teen to a young adult. Romance and drama and action and life lessons are delivered unto Loup, and by extension, the reader, in a concise little coming-of-age story. About girl's love and boxing.
A sequel, ''Saints Astray'' was released in Fall, 2011.
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* [[Abusive Parents]]: All over the place.
* [[Adults Are Useless]]: At least, the townsfolk are, due to a complete lack of power when dealing with the military.
* [[Artistic License: Law]]: Zig-zags. Loup needs to keep her existence secret because, it's explicitly stated, she's not technically a human being, and so doesn't have any rights under the constitution. This would be completely incorrect <ref> The United States Constitution grants rights to ''people'', not humans. It's actually part of the basis for the ongoing debate on abortion. [[And Knowing Is Half the Battle|The More You Know...]]</ref> in the modern-day States, but it's later revealed that an amendment was passed to specifically change that. {{spoiler|Which is later challenged and overturned for being unconstitutional.}}
* [[The Atoner]]: Ron Johnson.
* [[Attempted Rape]]: Pilar’s uncle tries to pull this. He’s stopped. {{spoiler|Katya isn’t so lucky.}}
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* [[Insufferable Genius]]: Jane. Jaime is considered around as smart, but is a much nicer person.
* [[I Want My Beloved to Be Happy]]: Happens multiple times.
* [[Jerk
* [[Laser-Guided Karma]]: Loup and the Santitos get good at delivering this.
* [[Polyamory]]: Father Ramon, Sister Martha, and Anna are in a dedicated, stable, long-term relationship.
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