"Bitter Grounds" is a driving and emotionally charged literary journey of the famous writer Sandra Benitez. This book skillfully combines a realistic narrative and magical realism, which allows the reader to plunge into the world of losses, hopes and expectations. The main character, the guide in this world, is a wise old woman in a populated town in the southwest of Mexico, who knows how to make the best drink in town - coffee. She has supernatural abilities and wisdom, with the help of which she helps her clients find a way out of difficult situations. Through the famous hot drink, secrets are revealed and the fates of the characters are revealed, and the alternation between reality and fiction creates a mysterious atmosphere that deepens the intrigue and captivates the reader until the last page. "Bitter Grounds" is a book that will leave you with an unforgettable impression and touch the thinnest strings of your feelings.