Latinx Heritage Month is fast approaching; from September 15 through October 15, the cultures and contributions from Latinx communities around the world are commemorated in this month-long celebration.
What better way to celebrate than to stack your to-be-read pile with all of the fantastic science fiction and fantasy books to read all month long! I recommend six new SFF releases from Latinx authors in the list below.
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Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera
Bronx native and critically acclaimed author, Lilliam Rivera returns with another fantastical novel where she weaves together a story about identity, perseverance, and love, featuring Black Latinx characters in this retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice set in the Bronx. This novel is a perfect read for those looking to hold on to summer romance and more.
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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
New York Times best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia reimagines the classic gothic suspense novel set in an isolated mansion in 1950s Mexico where a brave socialite is embarks on a journey to rescue her cousin. But instead she finds herself unraveling dark family secrets and stories of violence and madness.
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Prime Deceptions by Valerie Valdes
Latinx science fiction is rare and I’m so happy to have Cuban-American author Valerie Valdes writing in this genre. She returns with the follow-up to her debut Chilling Effect, with Prime Deceptions where Captain Eva Innocente and the crew of La Sirena Negra find themselves at the center of a raging war. This space opera is not to be missed!
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Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro
This powerful queer Latinx coming-of-age fantasy novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro blends together the fantastical with elements of horror and poetry. Xochitl is destined to wander the desert alone as a cuentista, speaking her troubled village’s stories into its arid winds. This is the f/f enemies to lovers story everyone needs in their life.
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More Happy Than Not – Deluxe Edition by Adam Silvera
Adam Silvera’s debut More Happy Than Not, a heartbreaking twisty story set in a dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx, gets a facelift with this special deluxe edition that features an introduction by New York Times best-selling author, Angie Thomas. It also includes a new bonus material like a final chapter, “More Happy Ending,” and an afterword about where it all began.
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Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega
Debut author Claribel A. Ortega captures hearts with this action-packed supernatural fantasy inspired by Dominican lore. This is a fast paced spooky page turner filled with family dynamics, warmth, ghosts and so much more.
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