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Latine Authors You Should Add to Your TBR
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items Book recommendations by Latine Authors from romance, young adult, fantasy, and dark romance. Kindly Note: View this as my own personal wishlist. Some of these books I have read while others are on my TBR. Please check the notes. There, you will see w...
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Romance
Fantasy
Young Adult
Dark Romance
Historical Romance
Horror
Romance
Latine romance with different levels of spice.
Age gap, single father, friends with benefits
You Had Me at Hola
Interracial couple, dual POV, fake dating, afraid of commitment, some spice
The Wedding Crasher a book by Mia Sosa - Bookshop
Second Chance, Single Dad, Veteran, Mental Health, Strong female main character
A Dish Best Served Hot (Original) a book by Natalie Caña - Bookshop
Little Mermaid retelling, insta love, pining for each other, self discovery
Kiss the Girl a book by Zoraida Córdova - Bookshop
Adventure Romance, nerdy female main character, he falls first, slow burn
Temple of Swoon a book by Jo Segura - Bookshop
College sports romance, Spicy, insta love, sexting
Books by Jocelyne Soto - Bookshop.org
Self-love, law enforcement love interest, miscommunication, stubborn main characters that clash, machismo
Their Perfect Melody by Priscilla Oliveras
Small town romance, self-discovery, mental health representation, grumpy/ sunshine, age-gap romance
Between the Vines: A Small Town Romance
Plus size representation, brother's best friend, second chance interaction
Yours, Finally a book by Leonor Soliz - Bookshop
Enemies to lovers, light hearted, fast paced, strict Mexican family, Shakespeare Taming of the Shrew retelling, love interest is the heir to family empire
Kiss Me, Mi Amor - Alana Quintana Albertson - Bookshop
Strong independent woman, sports romance (baseball), single mom, bad boy, fake dating
Perfect Date a book by Evelyn Lozada - Bookshop
Fantasy
Romantasy, why choose, LGBTQ, Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Powerful FMC
Blood & Brujas
Water Fae, over protective main male character, strong female main character, Spicy, insta love
The Veiled Heir a book by S. T. Fernandez - Bookshop
Indigenous folklore, historical fantasy, tension, messages of social injustices
Sun of Blood and Ruin a book by Mariely Lares - Bookshop
dark fantasy, romance, epic battles, forbidden romance, "Gladiator meets a gender reversal on The Handmaid's Tale," a sprinkle of spice, enemies to lovers (ish)
Bloodguard a book by Cecy Robson - Bookshop
Historical, magical realism, supernatural
The Witches of El Paso a book by Luis Jaramillo - Bookshop
Historical fantasy, indigenous folklore, reimagining of Zorro in a way
Sun of Blood and Ruin a book by Mariely Lares - Bookshop
Captivating read for fans of enchanting romance, mystical fantasy, and the magic of nature, who will be swept away by the lush world of plant magic and the tender, emotional journey of its relatable heroine.
Witch of Wild Things - Vasquez Gilliland, Raquel - Bookshop
Sapphic romance, monster romance novella, gothic fantasy
If you're afraid of spiders, you might want to avoid this one.
But Not Too Bold a book by Hache Pueyo
Young Adult
Latinx Young Adult books in various genres.
Cuban American representation, rival families, enemies to lovers, forbidden love, bakery competition
Guava and Grudges a book by Alexis Castellanos - Bookshop
A book I wish I read when I was younger! It's a beautiful story of a young girl going after her dreams and falling in love.
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez - Bookshop
Poignant and powerful novel-in-verse that will resonate deeply with readers who have experienced loss, are looking for stories about the complexities of family and sisterhood, and are seeking a narrative that explores the transformative power of forg...
Clap When You Land
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender is a heartwarming and absorbing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who crave authentic stories of self-discovery, identity, and love, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community and anyone seeking a rela...
Felix Ever After a book by Kacen Callender - Bookshop
Fantasy, self-discovery, political strife, Bolivian representation,
Woven in Moonlight a book by Isabel Ibañez - Bookshop
Plus size representation, navigating body positivity, cultural identity, first love, self-acceptance, power of friendship, coming of age, Puerto Rican representation
Fat Chance, Charlie Vega a book by Crystal Maldonado - Bookshop
Dark academia thriller
When Solina is found dead, her identical twin sister will stop at nothing to find the truth.
I love a good thriller just be aware that the story can be a little predictable for some and please read the trigger warning list b...
The Girl You Know a book by Elle Gonzalez Rose - Bookshop
For readers who enjoy heartfelt, humorous stories about self-discovery and resilience, blending the challenges of cultural identity and queer adolescence within traditional settings.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School
For readers who crave emotionally charged, adventurous tales of self-discovery and found family, set in a richly magical world where marginalized heroes defy destiny to forge their own paths.
The Name-Bearer by Natalia Hernandez
Dark Romance
Rockstar romance, strong independent Latina FMC, spicy, FM but there is MFM action, at first he’s a complete dick to her
Hiding in the Smoke
Cartel Romance, Insta Love, Drunk Married
Vicious Union by Jocelyne Soto - Bookshop
Somewhat of a hockey romance, spicy, strong female main character, leaves to protect him, overprotective/ brooding main male character, suspense romance
Until I Get You a book by Claire Contreras - Bookshop
dark romance horror (novella), pitch black, unhinged, perfect dark romance read for spooky season, Audio version is worth a listen, *please check tw for this book*
No Way Back by Santana Knox
Reverse harem, morally gray characters, forbidden love, gothic, suspense, spicy
Heartless Heathens
Sapphic dark romance, hidden identity, forced proximity, begging, “I hate you but I want you”, steamy read, plus size representation
Warmer, Colder (Haunted Hearts) - Alexia Onyx
Historical Romance
historical romance, forbidden love, discussion of colorism, middle child syndrome, tension between main characters
Isabel and The Rogue - De La Rosa, Liana - Bookshop
Historical romance, enemies to lovers, clash of strong willed main characters, slow burn, dual POV
Audiobook is not dual narration for the dual POV. So I would suggest reading the book over the audiobook.
A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke - Adriana Herrera - Bookshop
Horror
Explore dark and disturbing plots written by Latinx authors.
Fantasy/ Horror, vampires in Mexico, provides a different perspective on vampire lore. It's one of the reasons I loved this book so much, these aren't your traditional vampires.
Certain Dark Things a book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Bookshop
Historical, gothic (as the title suggests), there is a sprinkle of romance but really the story just follows Noemi as she strives to uncover the truth about High Place.
Mexican Gothic a book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Bookshop
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro is a captivating read for anyone drawn to the rich and darkly beautiful world of Mexican folklore, as well as those who appreciate a strong, complex female protagonist navigating the complexities of motherhood, ...
The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
Historical, dark, fantasy
19th century Mexico, star crossed lovers, vampire mythology, passionate love
19th century Mexico, star crossed lovers, vampire mythology, passionate love
Vampires of El Norte
A haunting and mesmerizing novel that will captivate readers who crave atmospheric, slow-burning horror, complex family dynamics, and LGBTQIA+ themes, particularly those who appreciate dark, mysterious, and supernatural stories that explore the compl...
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