We Light Up the Sky

In her gripping new novel, award-winning author Lilliam Rivera delves into an alien invasion through the eyes of three Latinx teens—Pedro, Luna, and Rafa—who navigate their separate lives at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. As they confront personal struggles, including grief and homelessness, their worlds collide when an extraterrestrial visitor takes the shape of Luna's late cousin, Tasha, wreaking havoc in their city. Together, the teens must navigate the chaos while questioning whether their true adversary lies in the alien threat or among their fellow humans.