Dogs of Summer

Set against the backdrop of Tenerife’s volcanic landscape, this evocative novel follows a ten-year-old girl’s summer of friendship, envy, and burgeoning desire as she spends her days with her best friend Isora. As the oppressive heat intensifies, their relationship evolves from innocent companionship to something more complex and intertwined with obsession and violence. Translated by Julia Sanches, the book has received praise for its electrifying prose and compelling portrayal of girlhood.