The World in Half

In this poignant novel by Cristina Henriquez, Miraflores returns to her childhood home in a Chicago suburb to care for her ailing mother, only to uncover a deep and unexpected connection between her parents. Learning that her father longed for a daughter, she embarks on a secret journey to Panama, seeking both her father and a way to heal her mother. As she navigates this quest, Miraflores discovers truths that could reshape her understanding of family and her own identity.