Lucía Marín's Debut Novel 'Broma' Explores Domestic Violence and Gaslighting

Lucía Marín, a Spanish author from Granada (born 1985), has released her debut novel 'Broma' (Editorial dieciséis, 2026), edited by Sabina Urraca, a prominent figure in Spanish narrative discovery. The novel follows Julia, a young woman navigating two relationships: one with an absent, dying father, and another that involves daily violence. Marín's narrative questions who defines violence—the perpetrator or the victim—as Julia experiences gaslighting and self-doubt, wondering if she is overreacting. Marín, previously known for short story collections 'No somos flores' (Nazarí, 2017) and 'La piel caduca' (RIL, 2018), explores themes of psychological manipulation and the normalization of abuse. The novel's title, 'Broma' (Joke), underscores the trivialization of violence in everyday life. Sabina Urraca, recognized for discovering new talent in Spain, has lent her editorial expertise to this work. The novel is set for publication in 2026 by Editorial dieciséis.