September 15 through October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month, which honors the contributions and influence of the Latinx community. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 10 upcoming book releases by Latinx authors for your TBR. These books represent a small selection of the large body of incredible work done by Latinx authors, and we encourage readers to enjoy books from these authors not just this month, but throughout the year!
The Jaguar’s Roar by Micheliny Verunschk
Micheliny Verunschk’s first novel to be translated into English explores colonialism and identity while weaving together plotlines from the past and present. Part of the book focuses on 1817 Brazil, where a group of Europeans on a scientific expedition kidnapped an Indigenous boy and girl from their tribes. Meanwhile, in the present day, Josefa comes across an image of one of the children and contemplates the impact this history has on her own life.
My Fair Señor by Alana Quintana Albertson
Without a role to play in his family’s popular fast-food taco chain, Jaime Montez decides to strike out on his own and start a liquor brand. What he lacks in experience, he makes up for in his connections—namely, his college ex, who is a certified catadora. Alma Garcia isn’t sure about helping Jaime at first, but when he promises to promote her mezcal bar, a partnership is struck and, before they know it, sparks begin to fly.
Cabaret in Flames by Hache Pueyo
In this novella, Hache Pueyo transports readers to an alternate-Brazil terrorized by creatures called Guls who hunger for human flesh. Ariadne lost part of her body to a Gul’s appetite but now works in a clinic to treat them. When one named Quaint walks in, claiming to be a friend of Ariadne’s missing mentor, Ariadne puts her suspicions aside in favor of learning more about what might have happened to him.
Showstopper by Lily Anderson
Summer camp takes a dark turn in this YA horror novel. Faye loves going to theater camp with her friends, and this year, she’s determined to leave the white-passing roles behind and own her Afro-Latina identity proudly on stage. The only problem? Something is wrong at the Ghostlight Youth Theater Camp—stagehands are disappearing, dangerous accidents keep occurring, and it’s all leading up to an opening night that the campers may not survive.
The Grand Paloma Resort by Cleyvis Natera
In this psychological novel about class and family, sisters are entangled in strange happenings at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Laura and Elena both work at the resort, but while Laura is a manager looking for a promotion, Elena is a babysitter who becomes increasingly concerned about going into hiding after agreeing to a guest’s request leads to the disappearance of two young local girls.
Play You For It by Samantha Saldivar
Looking for your next romance? Samantha Saldivar has you covered! Journalist Caroline Beck believes that snagging an interview with Jordan D’Amato, the first female head coach of a Division 1 men’s basketball team, is the key to her big break. But what begins as a professional relationship soon transforms into chemistry that neither can resist, even as it puts their jobs at risk.
The Night We Became Strangers by Lorena Hughes
Lorena Hughes draws from real events in this historical novel. In 1949, after the airing of an audio dramatization of H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, an Ecuadorian radio station and newspaper were burned down. The families that owned each business were torn apart by the devastation. Nearly a decade later, the surviving daughter and son from each respective family come back together to finally learn the truth of what happened on that fateful night.
The River and the Star by Gabriela Romero Lacruz
Gabriela Romero Lacruz brings the Warring Gods duology to a close with this fall release. Two women find themselves caught in the middle of a feud between ancient gods. Reina is enjoying a moment of peace with the woman she loves when monsters begin to attack her island. Meanwhile, Eva is torn between her allegiance to the god of the Void and the role she plays as her father’s heir.
The Last Vampire by Romina Garber
In this YA novel, Lorena Navarro’s search for her Mr. Darcy gets a paranormal twist. Lorena’s new boarding school is a Victorian manor deep in the woods of New Hampshire. It feels like the perfect place to meet a man like her favorite Austen hero, but things take a turn when she uncovers a coffin and instead accidentally wakes up the world’s last vampire.
And I’ll Take Out Your Eyes by A. M. Sosa
Debut author A. M. Sosa explores themes of mental illness, coming-of-age, and violence through the lens of a young queer boy’s experiences growing up in Stockton, California. Ever since he was seven years old, Christian has believed he was cursed. In the mirror, he can see himself turning into a crow, and no matter how far he seems to run from his abusive father or the dangers of his neighborhood, he can’t seem to escape it.
What’s the best book by a Latinx author you’ve read this year?
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