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3 Binge-Worthy Books to Read This #NationalRoadtripDay

Happy #NationalRoadtripDay! Whether you participate or not, here are 3 binge-worthy books by Latina authors to read during your trip!

Ophelia After All by Raquel Marie

In this coming of age novel, Ophelia, a Cuban-American girl, deals with the end of high school, family, and her sexuality. Will Ophelia stay true to herself or live up to her parents' idealized version of herself? 

The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta

Inspired by ancient Mesoamerican mythology, this debut novel tells the story of Indir and Saya, two girls with the ability to dream the truth. Join them in their journey of mastering their gift and protecting their powers from a patriarchal society that wishes to abolish dreamers for good. 

A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa

In this novel, set during the Puerto Rican Atlantic Slave Trade, Llanos-Figueroa tells the devastating story of Pola, an enslaved African woman, forced to give birth to children only to have to give them up as slaves.