The Summer I Ate the Rich

In "The Summer I Ate the Rich," narrated by a multicast cast, Brielle Petitfour is a Haitian American girl with a passion for cooking who finds herself facing financial hardships due to her mother's illness. As she uses her culinary talents to create exquisite dishes for wealthy families, she secretly incorporates a sinister ingredient: human flesh. Written by Maika and Maritza Moulite, this biting novel draws on Haitian zombie lore to explore themes of socioeconomic and racial inequity while delivering a sharp commentary on society's disparities.