First published 2023
Borderline follows Javier, a Mexican-American man torn between his two worlds. Raised in the U.S. but with deep roots in Mexico, he struggles to find his place. When his undocumented cousin vanishes after a border crossing, Javier embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. Navigating the dangerous cartels and militarized border, he confronts his own divided loyalties and the heavy price of belonging.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Mexico, United States
Period: 21st Century
320 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: violence