I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter — Erika L. Sánchez

Powerful, raw, and unexpectedly funny, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter follows Julia Reyes, a bold and restless teen navigating grief, identity, and family expectations after the sudden death of her seemingly perfect sister, Olga.

When Julia returns home from college, she begins to uncover secrets about Olga’s life that clash with everything their strict Mexican-American parents believed about her. As Julia digs deeper, she faces the weight of generational expectations, cultural identity, and her own dreams for independence — all told with biting wit and emotional honesty.

Why You’ll Love It

• 🌮 Deeply relatable coming-of-age story about culture & identity

• 🕵️♀️ Family mystery full of unexpected twists & secrets

• 😂 Smart, sharp humor that balances grief with resilience

• 🌎 National Book Award Finalist & acclaimed YA novel

Details

• Author: Erika L. Sánchez

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: Young Adult Fiction / Coming-of-Age / Family & Cultural Identity

• Note: This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and show mild signs of shelfwear.