Mona is a thought-provoking work that takes readers on a journey through the worlds of art, literature, and essentially, inside Mona's head.

The story centres around Mona, a brilliant Latina writer, who attends a literary festival in Sweden for a prestigious literary award. As she goes through the festival, she meets various famous writers from different countries. She is covered in bruises which she does not recall from where they came, and constantly questions "How long do bruises last?". This, along with Mona's odd thoughts, as well as her awareness of her "exotic" nature as a Peruvian female artist studying in California, delves readers into Mona's mind, which is often affected by Valium.

At the heart of the novel is a complex exploration of the intersection between art and power, and how the two are inextricably linked. Mona subtly highlights how her heritage and look make her stand out in the writing industry, and how this gives her power, as well as sexuality. Oloixarac deftly weaves together themes of sexuality, identity, and political corruption, creating a rich and multi-layered narrative that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally engaging.

One of the most striking aspects of Mona is its prose style. Oloixarac's writing is poetic and highly literary, filled with vivid descriptions of Mona's odd thoughts and her life at the festival. Despite having some disturbing subject matters, there is beauty and elegance to the language that is truly captivating. Mona's ending ties up the whole novel, adding in magical realism to what was written as regular fiction.

Overall, Mona is beautiful a work of fiction that is both intellectually challenging and deeply moving. It is a book that will stay with readers long after they have finished it and is sure to cement Oloixarac's reputation.