Don’t Date Rosa Santos
Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno is a contemporary young adult fiction novel published by Disney-Hyperion on April 14, 2020. This 336-page reprint follows the story of Rosa Santos, who grapples with the notion of being cursed by the sea, particularly when it comes to dating boys with boats. Caught between her cultural heritage and personal aspirations, Rosa navigates her relationships with her abuela, a community healer, and her mother, an artist with a tumultuous presence in her life.
Readers will find Rosa’s journey as she faces the complexities of her identity and the choices that lie ahead. The narrative explores themes of romance and coming of age against the backdrop of Port Coral, a quirky South Florida town, and the distant island of Cuba. As Rosa’s college decision approaches, she encounters Alex Aquino, a boy with ocean-themed tattoos, leading her to confront her feelings and the expectations of her family. This edition presents a heartfelt exploration of love, culture, and self-discovery.
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For fans of GILMORE GIRLS and TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE, this effervescent love story from debut author Nina Moreno will sweep you away.
Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea-at least, that’s what they say. Dating her is bad news, especially if you’re a boy with a boat.
But Rosa feels more caught than cursed. Caught between cultures and choices. Between her abuela, a beloved healer and pillar of their community, and her mother, an artist who crashes in and out of her life like a hurricane. Between Port Coral, the quirky South Florida town they call home, and Cuba, the island her abuela refuses to talk about.
As her college decision looms, Rosa collides-literally-with Alex Aquino, the mysterious boy with tattoos of the ocean whose family owns the marina. With her heart, her family, and her future on the line, can Rosa break a curse and find her place beyond the horizon?
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