Magical Realism

Review: Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas

Introduction: As the daughter of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters—her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that drains men of their blood and leaves them for dead. Something that …

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Review: Spell Borne by Auden Llyr

Synopsis: Loren believes this semester would be a breeze – merely concentrating on her thesis and attending seminars. Plus, who wouldn’t appreciate spending time in a charming, small hamlet like Lointaine? However, as it turns out, Lointaine is a town right out of a storybook, quite literally. The enchantment that governs the town is resolute …

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Review: Godly Heathens by H.E. Edgmon

Synopsis: Gem Echols, a nonbinary Seminole teenager residing in a small town named Gracie in Georgia, relies on their charisma to hide their underlying anxiety. Gem is famous for being the person who helped their peers realize their queer identities. The only individual who truly knows them is another trans teenager named Enzo, who resides …

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Review: The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Synopsis: On Mar León de la Rosa’s sixteenth birthday, they are confronted by el Diablo, who demands payment for a wicked bargain made by Mar’s father using their magical ability to control fire and ice. However, Mar’s magic is not enough to reverse the deal, and el Diablo wants the souls of Mar’s father and …

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Review: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

Synopsis: A man who passionately believed in fairy tales fell in love with a beguiling woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. He was an expert in myths, and she was an heiress with a substantial fortune. They exchanged stories and tokens of affection and believed that they would live happily ever after. However, Indigo made her new …

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