The House of Gardenias

Name: The House of Gardenias
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Isabel Cañas

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Dutton Books for Young Readers
27 October 2026

Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

A stunning YA debut from gothic master Isabel Canas, bestselling author of The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and The Possession of Alba Diaz.

Despite near-constant political violence in the city and an abusive father at home, Minerva Trevino's cowardice has kept her alive for sixteen years. But even she has a limit. Unable to take another beating or miss another meal, Minerva musters enough courage to flee to a neighborhood full of rich people loyal to the deposed fascist viceroy and take a job as lady's maid to a wealthy widow.

Minerva is happy serving Encarnaci n del Valle. She has food in her belly and the safety of a warm house lit by magical chispa. Why should she care who runs the country or how her employer affords the magic?

When the viceroy sweeps back into power, Encarnaci n gleefully retreats to the family's mountainside estate to wait out the inevitable slaughter of the viceroy's enemies-and of course Minerva may join her. At la Casa de las Gardenias, Minerva is surrounded by more experienced servants and the cruel, scheming del Valles. But the living residents of the house are the least of anyone's worries, and Minerva quickly discovers that the ancient estate is home to forces far older and more bloodthirsty than anything she could have imagined.

By: Isabel Cañas
Imprint: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 391g
ISBN: 9780593620410
ISBN 10: 0593620410
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 27 October 2026
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Isabel Canas is a Mexican American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage. Her adult novels include The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and The Possession of Alba Diaz.