Beasts of Carnaval

""With expert lyricism, intricately-woven mythologies, and heart-pounding twists, Rodrigo has written a captivating tale of freedom and reclamation. An absolutely mesmerizing debut."" -- O.O. Sangoyomi, author of Masquerade. ""Utterly dazzling, Beasts of Carnaval's mysterious island of midnight wonders and luxurious spectacle will sweep you away. Yet not all is as it seems on this isle, and beneath the glamour lies a transfixing story of heartbreak, hope, and a hard reckoning with the ghosts of its colonial past--and present."" --Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust ""Rodrigo steeps enchanting prose in cultural and historical detail to brew this intoxicating debut."" -- Ivelisse Housman, author of Unseelie ""Beasts of Carnaval is, quite simply, a marvel. Rodrigo's skillful storytelling unmasks the rot behind the seductive gilt façade of empire while simultaneously rendering resilient, multifaceted characters with such nuance and compassion that I was left aglow with hope."" --Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter ""Rodrigo crafts a stunning, unputdownable tale of illusion and truth, weaving Caribbean mythology and colonial reckoning into a story that is both breathtaking and brutal. A novel that seduces, startles, and refuses to let go."" --Crystal King, author of In the Garden of Monsters