8 Stunning Historical Novels by Latine Writers

I love reading Latin American historical fiction. I get lost in the depth of the stories, the cultural references so like my own, and the similarity and yet differences between the collective history of the region: the military dictatorships that looked the same and yet not, the political and economic turmoil, the wounds from colonization and imperialism that continue to smart. Every year, I make sure to pick a few new Latine historical fiction novels to add to my collection, knowing that regardless of where in Latin America the author or their family hail from, I’ll feel at home. The novels I included here all resonate with centuries, if not millennia, of that history, with dozens of those cultures. Period-wise, they span from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, serving as witnesses to endless change. Location-wise, they range from Guatemala to Argentina to Brazil, with several other countries included in the mix. Whether you’re interested in the historical aspect or the story itself, these novels will give you precisely what you’re looking for, and probably quite a few things you didn’t know you were looking for. Shall we get started? Dig in. You’ll have a longer TBR when w...