In a lush world inspired by the history and folklore of South America, a sweeping epic fantasy of colonialism, ancient magic, and two young women's quest for belonging unfolds.Reina is desperate.Stuck living on the edges of society, her only salvation lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never known. But the journey is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster.Attacked by creatures that stalk the region, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night. Eva Kesare is unwanted.Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries her best to be perfect and to hide her oddities. But Eva is hiding a secret: magic calls to her. Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet, it’s hard to deny power when it has always been denied to you. Eva is walking a dangerous path, one that gets stranger every day. And, in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined.
Gabriela Romero Lacruz Bücher
Gabriela Romero schreibt Fantasy-Geschichten für junge Erwachsene und Erwachsene, die die Leser in Welten entführen, die an ihre Heimat erinnern. Indem sie ihre Erzählungen in eindringlichen Landschaften ansiedelt, bewahrt sie eine tiefe Verbindung zu den Stränden und Bergen Venezuelas, egal wie weit sie entfernt ist. Romero verbindet geschickt ihren wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund mit ihren künstlerischen Leidenschaften und verleiht ihren Erzählungen eine einzigartige Perspektive. Ihre Werke erkunden Themen wie Heimat, Zugehörigkeit und die beständigen Bande zu den eigenen Wurzeln.
