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?
- Author Biography
- Author Website
- Cosmos Literario: Reseña: No te enamores de Rosa Santos
- Kirkus Book Review
- Latinxs in Kid Lit Book Review
- NonDoc Interview
- Papá Lector: Reseña: No te enamores de Rosa Santos - Nina Moreno
- TeachingBooks
- TeachingBooks: No te enamores de Rosa Santos
- Words Feather Books: Reseña: No te enamores de Rosa Santos - Nina Moreno
Award Years
2021-2022
Award Category
SC Young Adult Book Award
