Arribada by Estela Gonzales is a novel set in Mexico. Mariana, a world class pianist, grew up in a small coastal town full of beautiful beaches and sea turtles. When she returns home to help find her missing Uncle, she finds a place she no longer recognizes. She joins Fernanda, an indigenous local woman, in working on conservation projects. As the love between them grows, hidden family secrets emerge which threaten to change everything.

This lyrical and poetic novel is a story of environmental and social injustice, historical fiction based on the author’s hometown of Mazatlan. A beautifully written novel that examines the past and the consequences that come from the choices we make.