Mariely Lares is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sun of Blood and Ruin, the first in a historical fantasy duology inspired by Mexican history and mythology. She holds a degree in computer science engineering and lives in San Diego, where she can be found doing all the outdoorsy things, rescuing dogs, and writing her next book.
""Lares makes a triumphant debut with a vivid epic set in an alternate 16th-century colonial Mexico... Interweaving history, mythology, romance, and swashbuckling action, this is a surefire hit."" - Publishers Weekly (starred review) ""An action-filled historical fantasy set in an alternate 16th-century Mexico, featuring Mesoamerican mythology and a unique blend of magic and adventure."" - Library Journal ""A bloody, intriguing bildungsroman with a fascinating plunge into the mythology of Mexico's original inhabitants."" - Kirkus Reviews ""[A]n exciting adventure with plenty of swordplay and magic, but is also a beautiful love letter to pre-colonialist Mesoamerican cultures."" - Tor.com ""Weaving together narrative strands of identity, colonialism, indigenous belief and self-determination with swashbuckling adventure, Sun of Blood and Ruin introduces a powerful new voice to the genre."" - Grimdark Magazine