[Adriana Herrera]  is writing some of my favorite Afro-Latinx characters and giving us beautiful love stories along the way.” 

“Incisive and modern, navigating the complexities of privilege, purpose and power, all while exploring intense passion.” 

Herrera’s work remains compulsively readable. She crafts lively Latinx characters with instant, electric chemistry that sings on the page, and handles realistic relationship obstacles in a relatable manner.”

“With American Dreamer, Adriana Herrera positions herself as a fresh and vital new voice in romance.”

“Adriana Herrera writes romance with teeth—you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be refreshed and inspired to fight even harder to create the vibrant, welcoming America in which her books are set."

“Herrera not only dishes up plenty of muy caliente same-sex love scenes in her impressive, not-to-be-missed debut, which beautifully celebrates the rich diversity of life in the U.S., but she also excels at creating the kind of rich emotional connections between her protagonists that romance readers will find irresistible.”

“Herrera’s entertaining first Dreamers romance is fueled by love, community and plenty of Afro-Caribbean food… An adorable delicious foray into hapless romance.”

“A really impressive debut with heart, brain, and vibrant characters. I’m looking forward to the next story.”