Bruja Born
Readers rate it 3.5 (24 on Hardcover)
Released 2018 · Sourcebooks, Incorporated
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Bruja Born is a young adult fantasy that weaves Latin American mythology and magic into a contemporary Brooklyn setting. The story deals with serious themes including death, grief, and the supernatural consequences of defying magical laws, making it better suited for older teens. While the core message emphasizes family bonds and the limits of control, the exploration of necromancy and its dark outcomes provides some mature content.
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Three sisters. One spell. Countless dead. Lula Mortiz feels like an outsider. Her sister's newfound Encantrix powers have wounded her in ways that Lula's bruja healing powers can't fix, and she longs for the comfort her family once brought her. Thank the Deos for Maks, her sweet, steady boyfriend who sees the beauty wi... Three sisters. One spell. Countless dead. Lula Mortiz feels like an outsider. Her sister's newfound Encantrix powers have wounded her in ways that Lula's bruja healing powers can't fix, and she longs for the comfort her family once brought her. Thank the Deos for Maks, her sweet, steady boyfriend who sees the beauty within her and brings light to her life. Then a bus crash turns Lula's world upside down. Her classmates are all dead, including Maks. But Lula was born to heal, to fix. She can bring Maks back, even if it means seeking help from her sisters and defying Death herself. But magic that defies the laws of the deos is dangerous. Unpredictable. And when the dust settles, Maks isn't the only one who's been brought back... Brooklyn Brujas Series: Labryinth Lost (Book 1) Bruja Born (Book 2) Praise for Labyrinth Lost: A Bustle Best Book A NPR Top YA Book A Paste Magazine Best Book "A richly Latin American, giddily exciting novel." --The New York Times "The best new series of the year." --Paste Magazine "This work is a magical journey from start to finish..." --School Library Journal, starred review
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- YOUNG ADULT FICTION
- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- LGBTQ
- Magic
- Hispanic Americans
- Witches
- Paranormal fiction
- Families
- Dead
- Children's fiction
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ISBN 9781492650652 · Sourcebooks, Incorporated