I Didn’t Do It
Written by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Published by Bloomsbury YA
Dina Soto is used to laying low. Ever since her father confessed to murdering two of his students, Dina’s mom has kept the family on a short leash to avoid drawing any more attention. But when cute, popular, and incredibly sweet Kai Thompson invites Dina to spend the weekend with him and his friends at his cabin, Dina thinks maybe being noticed wouldn’t be so bad.
But once at the cabin, Dina realizes one night won’t change her reputation as the daughter of a killer-especially not when people start turning up dead. Told in part through police evidence, the truth of what happened that night unravels alongside long-held secrets. But one thing remains true: Dina is adamant she didn’t do it. Now, she just has to prove it.
Primary ISBN: 9781547618484
Publication Date: July 2026
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Young Adult, Age 14 or older
Community Represented: Puerto Rican
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations, Celebrations: Halloween, Cross-Group Dating, Cross-Group Friendship, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Genre: Thriller, Identity: Multilingual, Identity: Multiracial, LGBTQIA+, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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