First published 2026
Raised in Miami's Cuban exile community, Olga Díaz knows little of her family's past. But when her grandmother's dying wish compels Olga to travel to Cuba, she uncovers a web of lies and deception that threatens to unravel her entire identity. As she navigates the politically-charged island, Olga must confront the ghosts of her family's history and decide how much she's willing to risk to uncover the truth.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, secrets-and-lies
Setting: Cuba, Miami
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Flatiron Books