by facundo meza
First published 2025
Ernesto's grandmother dies, leaving him without his anchor. She held the family together, and now he drifts without direction. His relatives have plans for his life that don't match what he wants. He fears telling them who he really is. The weight of their expectations presses down on him as he tries to figure out love and relationships. Each conversation with family members reminds him how different he feels from what they expect. He knows he must choose between pleasing them and being honest about his sexuality. The decision tears at him, but staying silent hurts more than speaking up. Ernesto begins to understand that finding his real identity means risking everything familiar. His journey toward truth becomes a test of courage against comfort.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, lgbt, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-out, found-family
256 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: homophobia