Dreaming of You: A Novel in Verse

Dreaming of You is a poignant and heartfelt novel-in-verse that explores the complexities of Latinx identity, self-loathing, love, and the loneliness of drifting into adulthood.

Through vivid and visceral poetry, Melissa Lozada-Oliva delves into the mind of a young Latinx poet grappling with insecurities and heartache, who decides to bring Tejano pop star Selena Quintanilla back to life in a séance.

This uncanny trip narrated by a Greek chorus of gossiping spirits takes the reader on a journey through a dead celebrity prom, encounters with her shadow self, and performances in hell.

The novel is an interrogation of Latinidad, womanhood, obsession, and disillusionment, and grapples with the cost of being seen for one's truest self.

With its playful blend of horror and magical realism, Dreaming of You is a moving love story that will resonate with readers of all ages.