Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

In this poignant novel, two teenage girls, Camino and Yahaira, discover they are half-sisters after their father's tragic death in a plane crash. Living in different worlds—Camino in the Dominican Republic and Yahaira in New York City—their lives are upended as they grapple with grief, betrayal, and the complexities of family secrets. Through alternating narratives, the sisters navigate their newfound connection, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the power of sisterhood, ultimately finding strength and solace in each other amidst their shared sorrow.

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