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Plot
Marisol Rios De La Luz ("sea and sun"), a student at Columbia University with a major in Earth and Environmental science, is studying abroad in Puerto Rico. Shortly after arriving, she finds out that her classes at the University Of Puerto Rico are not longer available due to budget cuts. Initially she is disappointed, but she decides to she create her own lab in the back of the café where she will conduct research on the rock samples that she acquires from her exploration of the Five Caves. One night, she goes to Cueva Ventana during a storm and makes a shocking discovery about La Estrella Del Camino, which results in her receiving her powers from Atabex, Huracan, and Yucahu. As a superhero with a commitment to Puerto Rico's environmental issues, the people start to recognize her as their vigilante and La Borinqueña.

Reconnecting with Culture
La Borinquena, is a comic about Marisol's self discovery as a Afro Puerto Rican. Born and raised in New York, she was initially disconnected from her culture. However, she develops a love and pride for a her culture when she decides to go study abroad in Puerto Rico.

Colorism
As an Afro-Puerto Rican, she encounters the issue of colorism when she meet Sofia, a white passing Puerto Rican. Unaware that Marisol is the the granddaughter of the cafe owner, she automatically assumes that she is la "morena cocinado" because of her appearance.

Identity
Identity is a prominent theme throughout the text. It is explicitly addressed through Mariol's characterization and her gradual embracement of different aspects of her identity. As a Afro- Puerto Rican she belongs to two different racial groups, she has to to learn how to embrace both parts of her. Additionally her identity as a New Yorker is extremely important to the plot of the story. Historically, New York has been the center of revolution and change for Puerto Rico, so having a character with this identity makes reference to this history: a group of Puerto Ricans were living here in exile because of their beliefs.

New Yorker

La Borinquena

As a Latinx Speculative Fiction Work
Centers Latinx Experiences, Identities, and struggles

her Resilience

Decolonial

Defamiliarizating Latinx Stereotypes

Creates a future space for Expression of Ideal and culture

Incorporate Vernacular Culture

Atemporal