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Córdova, Zoraida
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
Brooklynite Alex, the strongest bruja (witch) of her generation, despises her magic. At her coming-of-age celebration, she tries to dispose of her power. Instead, Alex accidentally banishes her loved ones to the purgatorial realm of Los Lagos and must travel there to save them. Despite the stilted writing, Córdova's world is vibrant and brimming with magic; Alex's journey is captivating and intense.
Reviewer: Sian Gaetano
(3)
YA
Tristan's (The Vicious Deep; The Savage Blue) quest to defeat Nieve, the sea witch, continues. With help from friends, Tristan must grow into a warrior with the will and strength to defeat his powerful enemy and claim the throne. Magic, merman mythology, consistent action, and a narrative with a healthy dose of teenage attitude make for another page-turning story.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
YA
Tristan (The Vicious Deep) continues to navigate his way through the tribulations of teenager-hood, complicated by being a merman who's in line to be king. Tristan and friends search for a powerful weapon that can help on his journey, but sinister plots and betrayals could derail his quest for the crown. Action, intrigue, and some teenage sassiness keep the story engaging.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
3 reviews
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