Next Year in Havana.

"Next Year in Havana" by Chanel Cleeton is a gripping, dual-timeline narrative that explores Cuba's rich culture, political turmoil, and the deep emotional ties of a Cuban-American family. The story follows Marisol Ferrera in the present day as she travels to Cuba to spread her grandmother Elisa's ashes, uncovering family secrets and experiencing her own poignant encounters with the island's complex beauty and history. Through Marisol's journey and flashbacks to Elisa's experiences during the Cuban Revolution, Cleeton masterfully captures the essence of Cuba's past and present, illustrating the enduring bond and longing for a homeland that shapes the Cuban-American identity.