Dealing in Dreams

Like Dealing in Dreams, this novel features a young woman navigating a brutal, patriarchal society where she must prove her worth through violence. It shares the themes of sisterhood and the struggle to maintain one's humanity within an oppressive system.

This high-stakes story mirrors the fast-paced, neon-soaked energy of Rivera's work. It focuses on a young woman using her specialized skills to survive in a world where entertainment and power are inextricably linked.

This book captures the same 'girl-on-girl' violence and competitive survival elements found in the Las Malvadas gang. It explores how systems of power turn young women against each other and the resilience required to break that cycle.

Fans of Rivera's exploration of morality and the cost of power will appreciate this look at a future society with rigid, often cruel rules. It features protagonists forced into roles where they must make life-and-death decisions for the 'greater good.'

This gritty dystopian thriller echoes the class divides and the 'expendable' nature of the youth in Dealing in Dreams. It features a fast-paced plot where characters must go on the run to escape a corrupt, high-tech society.

Sharing the urban, militaristic feel of Rivera's Mega City, this novel follows two characters on opposite sides of a social divide. It features strong world-building and a focus on the corruption inherent in authoritarian regimes.

While more lush in its descriptions, this book shares Rivera's focus on the commodification of beauty and the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society. It explores the physical and emotional toll of maintaining a specific social status.

This novel matches the political urgency and social commentary found in Rivera’s work. It depicts a near-future resistance led by a young woman who refuses to accept the dehumanization of her community.

Though more urban fantasy than pure dystopia, this book shares Rivera's vibrant Latinx cultural grounding and the focus on a young woman discovering her own power amidst systemic threats. It features a similar 'street-level' grit and community focus.

This story shares the 'on-the-run' survivalist energy and the heavy focus on found family. It explores how marginalized groups are hunted for their inherent qualities, echoing the exploitation themes in Dealing in Dreams.