Angie Cruz was born in 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She grew up in a multicultural family, with her mother being Dominican and her father being American. This diverse upbringing had a profound impact on Cruz's writing, as she often explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging in her work. Cruz moved to the United States with her family at a young age and grew up in New York City.

The book has been praised by publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Publishers Weekly. Reviewers have noted that Cruz's writing is "lyrical and evocative" and that her portrayal of the Dominican-American experience is "nuanced and authentic".

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Dominicana is more than a novel; it is a testimony. Read it with the respect it deserves—legally, thoughtfully, and entirely.