In stores November 11. Personalized autographed preorders are available exclusively through Merritt Bookstore. Your signed copy will arrive when the book is released.
TOUR
Tue Nov 11 - Brooklyn NY - opening night book launch with Lin-Manuel Miranda at St. Ann Church - tickets
Wed Nov 12 - Philly PA - with a lineup of local poets hosted by Power Street Theater at Taller Puertorriqueño - info
Sat Nov 15 - Rhinebeck NY - Oblong Books
Thu Nov 20 - Chicago IL - Women and Children First
Sat Nov 22 - Miami FL - Miami Book Fair
Mon Nov 24 - New York - books meet jazz at Joe’s Pub with special guest Elio Villafranca - Mingus and Hendrix will feature big in this one-night-only literary reading / musical deep dive - do not miss! Elio’s live piano playing is sure to stun! - tickets
ADVANCE PRAISE
“Staggering, gut-punch of a novel… A profound journey of the soul.”
—Kirkus starred review
“Potent debut… gut-wrenching, but the novel offers profound clarity… This sizzles.”
—Publisher’s Weekly starred review
“Dignified, sexy, and true, with lines burned indelibly into my heart.”
—Marie-Helene Bertino, author of Beautyland
“Ruthless, visceral, immersive, uncompromising, and relentless, The White Hot is a provocative look at unyielding fierce women.”
—Angie Cruz, author of Dominicana
“Here is a necessary takedown of the patriarchy, a book written for everyone, but especially for us whose moms fled because escaping was the only option.”
—Javier Zamora, author of Solito
“Primordial scream meets brilliant argument.”
—Jennifer Croft, author of The Extinction of Irena Rey
“A stunning debut.”
—Esmeralda Santiago, author of When I Was Puerto Rican
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