Zetta’s Staff Picks

Zetta's Staff Picks Spring 2026

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Zetta is sharing her top 6 books—because, what better way to get to know someone than by what they read?

Vampires of El Norte

Isabel Cañas

Zetta says, “Vampires of el Norte blends history with magical realism and an incredible romance seamlessly. Cañas’ writing is both chilling and romantic; I couldn’t put it down!“

Vampires, vaqueros, and star-crossed lovers face off on the Texas–Mexico border in this supernatural Western from the author of The Hacienda.

Also available in Spanish: Vampiros en El Norte

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The Vanishing Half

Brit Bennett

Zetta says, “This historical fiction is an absolute page-turner filled with mystery and emotion, shining a light on the importance of family and the impact colorism has had in America. This was an amazing read.“

From The New York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.

Also available in Spanish: La mitad evanescente

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Rick Riordan Presents: It Waits in the Forest

Sarah Dass

Zetta says, “As a Caribbean American myself, I’m always on the lookout for Caribbean-inspired stories, and this one did not disappoint!”

It Waits in the Forest is a fast-paced, thrilling YA horror with a protagonist you can’t help but root for. The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we’ll go to protect what’s ours—perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson.

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Plantains and Our Becoming

Melania Luisa Marte

Zetta says, “I don’t usually read much poetry, but Plantains and Our Becoming had me hooked. This was a beautiful, heartfelt debut poetry collection about the Dominican American experience. I highly recommend it!”

A rousing, beautifully observed, and tender-hearted debut poetry collection about identity, culture, home, and belonging—for fans of Jasmine Mans and Fatimah Asghar.
 
“We, children of plátanos, always gotta learn to play in everyone else’s backyard and somehow feel at home.”

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A Tall Dark Trouble

Vanessa Montalban

Zetta says, “Following twin brujas, A Tall Dark Trouble exudes Practical Magic vibes! This book switches between present-day Miami and 1980s Cuba, making it an engaging and high-stakes YA magical realism title!”

Raised to fear their magic, twin witches begin receiving premonitions of a killer targeting brujas and must embrace their powers to save lives . . . before it’s too late. The high-stakes worldbuilding of Divine Rivals meets the witchy romance of Practical Magic in Vanessa Montalban’s thrilling YA Latine fantasy debut.

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Wings of Starlight

Allison Saft


Zetta says, “I was obsessed with the Disney Fairies chapter books as a kid, so you could imagine my excitement when I learned about this book. Wings of Starlight was a fun, whimsical read! I can’t wait for Wings of Reverie to release this August.“

Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.

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