Open Secret

What happens when the person who feels like home is the one you're forced to keep a secret? After the devastating loss of her parents, Kisairi is left navigating grief that feels too heavy for someone her age. Her anchor becomes Beatriz outgoing, affectionate, and warm in all the ways Kisairi no longer feels. As childhood fades into adolescence, their bond deepens into something neither of them can deny: Love. But love has consequences where they live. In a world shaped by fear and homophobia, Kisairi and Beatriz are forced to hide what matters most. Behind closed doors, their bond grows deeper, more intense, more consuming. While outside, fear looms over every touch, every glance. When Beatriz is pushed into a relationship with a boy to appease her homophobic father, their secret love is pushed to its breaking point. With everything at stake safety, family, and the fragile future they dream of Kisairi and Beatriz must decide how much they're willing to risk for the truth of who they are and who they are to each other. International Impact Book Award Winner: LGBTQ+, Relationships, Romance, Young Adult (2024)Trigger Warning: Open Secret contains sensitive subject matter that may be triggering to some readers, including the death of family members, physical abuse, and homophobia.