Pretend You're Dead and I Carry You

Set in Colombia’s underground queer scene, this novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through the lives of Ignacio, a grieving father, and his daughter Valentina. As Ignacio grapples with his past and depression, Mamadora Eléctrica, a wise travesti and maternal figure, steps in to support Valentina while navigating the complexities of their intertwined histories. Richly imagined and deeply emotional, the story delves into the power of resilience and the haunting effects of rejected destinies.