ZORAIDA C RDOVA was born in Ecuador and raised in Queens, New York. She is the author of the Vicious Deep trilogy, the On the Verge series, and the Brooklyn Brujas series. She loves black coffee, snark, and still believes in magic. Send her a tweet @Zlikeinzorro or visit her at zoraidacordova.com.
Cordova yet again executes a wholly satisfying combination of deft characterization and cinematic world building. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Cordova interweaves details of the brujeria and Latinx culture that will resonate with fans and intrigue newcomers...this latest entry is full of surprises, as well as the meticulously detailed creatures and settings that series fans have come to adore. - Booklist Infusing her story with Latinx traditions and characters, Cordova beautifully wraps up the series through the self-assured narration of a 15-year-old girl who finds herself as she learns to control her powers. Readers new to the series will find the book easy to follow and discover much to love in the immersive, diverse world of the close-knit Mortiz family. - Kirkus Reviews Cordova's conclusion to the award-winning Brooklyn Brujas series offers readers the plot-driven, thrilling fantasy tale they have come to expect...A fast-paced adventure fantasy story infused with Latin American traditional elements. - School Library Journal, Starred Review