First published 2016
Julia inherits a supernatural gift from her grandmother at age five. She sees visions of terrible future events from other people's perspectives. Her grandmother warns her that she must act to prevent these horrors or lose her ability forever. Growing up in 1970s Buenos Aires, Julia carries this burden as Argentina descends into political chaos. At fifteen, she falls in love with Theo, a revolutionary four years older who shares her radical idealism. Both admire Jesus Christ and Che Guevara equally. When former president Juan Perón returns to power, military dictatorship transforms their world. Julia and Theo become sympathizers of the Montoneros guerrilla movement. Death squads eventually capture them, but they manage to escape. Throughout their ordeal, Julia must navigate between her supernatural visions, her love for Theo, and the violent realities of political oppression. The story explores how individuals maintain hope and courage when their country falls into darkness.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Period: 1970s
368 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Press
Content warnings: violence