The Island of Forgotten Gods

Victor Piñeiro

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Sourcebooks, Inc
05 August 2025

From the author of Time Villains comes a new fantastical adventure about family, tradition, and seeing things for what they truly are.

Nico wants to be a famous film director. He's pretty sure if he can make the right movie, and soon, his life will completely change. The catch? His parents are sending him to Puerto Rico for the summer to stay with his iconic, but old-school, Abuela Luciana, and his awesome, but unpredictable cousins. Still, the show must go on.

Until Nico and his cousins awaken a monster. A monster that looks an awful lot like the infamous Chupacabra. And it turns out this isn't a chance encounter. The creature begins stalking them all over Puerto Rico, turning up on every dark corner, sandy beach, and moonlit night. To make matters worse, a shadowy cult enters the chase, intent on capturing them before the Chupacabra can.

Soon they are thrown into an adventure that brings them face-to-face with the ancient Taino people, even more ancient Taino gods, and the mysterious Chupacabra, who is somehow linked to everything. Nico keeps his camera rolling, hoping the epic documentary will catapult him to stardom. But in the end, it's the island's fate that hangs in the balance, as they face down the very gods that created Puerto Rico.

By: Victor Piñeiro
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 146mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781728230559
ISBN 10: 1728230551
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Victor Piñeiro has led digital innovation at HBO Max, run social media for @YouTube and launched @Skittles. He's also designed games for Hasbro, written and produced an award-winning documentary on virtual worlds, and taught third graders. He is the author of Time Villains and Monster Problems.

Reviews for The Island of Forgotten Gods

""Piñeiro's newest fantasy is a beautiful and exciting love letter to Puerto Rico."" -- Booklist ""Piñeiro's latest is a vibrant blend of contemporary coming of age with mythological adventure... An action-packed story of legacy, identity, and the enduring spirit of Puerto Rico."" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review