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"Wayward Witch" is a unique spin on an over-used concept, but the spin was unique enough to make the storyline enjoyable. Very few fantasy books have POC as main characters, so that was refreshing. I loved reading about magic and magical systems from a non-white perspective.
...I didn't realize this was a trilogy so I was completely lost here, although the world and characters were really well drawn.
Loved this! I had read the first book but didn't realize there was a second book before picking this one up. Everything I enjoyed about the first book was true about this one- great world building, beautifully written and fantastic representation. As someone who loves witchy books. this series is one of my recent favorites and I highly recommend!
This book caught my attention from the title alone. I was so excited to get another new witchy story. Also Rose being a fixer is very relatable!
Rose Moritz, the youngest Moritz sister, has just discovered her powers and is trying to navigate her identity amongst her sisters and her relationship with her father. On her Deathday party, she discovers her father's amnesia has been a lie and, in the confrontation, they are portaled into the realm of Adas. There, Rose is recruited/forced to help save the realm with another group of magic beings.
I was so excited to get through this book and it really did take me a looooonng while to get into. However, I love the world Zoraida Cordova built and the tension between Rose and her father. This was actually my favorites of the Brooklyn Brujas series! Reminiscent of Labyrinth Lost, Rosie falls into this realm of Adas and it feels like a coming-of-age novel as she uncovers who she is and how she fits within her world. The characters were diverse, with the introduction of a NB character, and the descriptions really brought readers into this magical realm.
As always, loved the world building and use of language. Cordova's work is fun, imaginative, and addicting.
I enjoyed this whole series and I really hope that the author writes another! I would love to see a Lin adventure next! I also need to know what happened to Nova! I feel like the story isn't over and I need answers! I think that the author did a good job of weaving elements from all three books together to form a cohesive plot. I really like the non-binary rep we got to see with Lin. I did find myself in a bit of a slump in the middle of the book and not being drawn to continuing. I forced myself to read a little here and there and eventually things picked back up again. I think it was the introduction of all the new characters and a new realm and not enough of the original characters to keep my attention. Even Rose felt like someone completely different for awhile (which I get was an effect of the realm and her character growth) and that threw off my interest for a bit. I'm glad I stuck with it though but now I feel like I need more answers and really hope there is a 4th book in the works.
Wayward witch was a breath of fresh air when it came to witches and brujas. I adore that this shows latinx witches and magic and family relationships. Cordova does a fantastic job of the characters and making them deep and complex.
First of all, can I just talk abut how stunning this cover is? So stunning and minimalistic, color palate is top tier. I love the way the author develops familial relations, as well as weaves characters that rep LGBT, I love to see young adult stories surround diverse voices, something we need in today's literature. The Latinx culture, as well as magic was so well developed!
Loved this story, didn't even realize it was book 3 in a series at first so it kept me from getting lost which was nice! Going to find the rest asap
Ah! What a fantastic addition to the series! It's always refreshing to read a series so full of diverse and underrepresented characters. Being thrusted back into the fairy world in this installment was a change of pace and a welcome home, both in beauty and sinister undertones. Rose discovers that someone dear to her has lied to her, and the secrets hold more than anyone believed.
I highly recommend this entire series to anyone who loves witchy reads!
I loved this series and this was a great book in the series. I don't want to call it the end because the way it is written there could certainly be a 4th or 5th book.
Just like the others in this series, the magic system and world building are fantastic. The characters are dynamic and intriguing. Just an excellent series.
A SOLID end to this series. Cordova's writing is always so engaging and focused. There was a clear arc of character development and there was just so much NEW and DIVERSE in this series. An excellent end to an enchanting and exciting journey.
*Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own*
I know I late to review this book, but better late than never hahaha
I always had the feeling that out of the three books in the series this would be the one I would like the most.
And I was right, even giving the same rating as the second book I like this one a little more.
I didn't know what to expect from this story, other than knowing that we would be accompanying Rose, but I loved this book.
I loved how the author introduced us to a new world and new characters in such a wonderful way, that you become completely attached to the characters.
I loved the diversity this book brings in many areas.
But I admit that when I realized that this book wasn't going to have a romance I was kind of on the back foot but I still loved the book.
This is a story about family, power, and finding yourself.
I highly recommend this trilogy because in my view it only gets better with each book!
Something I will say, Cordova does an amazing job delivering solid stories!
I loved the world building, the character development, the overall story.
Rose must find her power and figure out who she is.
It's a fast paced story that brings hope and....wait for it...body positivity! In a world where a lot of books, especially YA books have almost no body positivity this is amazing and I loved it.
I can't wait to see what Cordova brings next!!
The third book of the Brooklyn Brujas, covering the final sister in the family. I've really admired how Cordova was able to weave her culture throughout this modern fantasy world and keep the voices so distinctly different for each sister.
This book was a great way to bring the story to a perfect close. It tied up most of the loose ends and brought together a family while highlighting the importance of acceptance, representation, and love. Perfect for anyone who looking for
a fantasy witch series, Latinx books, dark fairy tales, young adult fantasy or books about sisters.
Witches, the fae realm, and a curse that can destroy the world.
Rose is preparing to celebrate her Deathday and she can't wait for the day to pass. After finding out her powers are nothing normal, she is looking forward to some kind of normalcy in the world. However, when a spell goes wrong, Rose and her father get whisked away to the Kingdom of Adas and thrown into a battle against a powerful curse. With the help of wary allies, Rose must health the land and forgive her father in order to return to her family.
Rose's story is as exciting as her sisters with more fae lore added to the story. The buildup to the description of the Deathday celebration happens quickly. Readers are quickly drawn into Rose's complications as the dutiful daughter and a unique witch. The plot has a quick pace with a ton of action and minor arcs within the story. Her interaction with other characters is insightful and meaningful. Her perspective on her sister's past actions will delight readers and draw them further into the Mortiz family.
This story is full of mystery, action, a little romance, and many revealed secrets. Readers will enjoy the new landscape to an exciting story!
Wonderful book filled with lots of representation. Hooray! We get to see various body types, people of all colors and preferences. I love books set in lands I just don't much about, and this one was fun. A wonderful series by a talented author.
I have loved every book in this series so far and this third installment is no exception. Focusing on Rose, the youngest of the Mortiz sisters, we follow her on a mission to save the fairy realm of Adas, while trying to find out her father's secrets in the process. I really enjoyed returning to the fairy realm and Rose is a great protagonist to follow along with. Zoraida Cordova has such great grasp of character, and the Mortiz sisters are all so well defined, each having their own personality traits but retaining an essential family similarity. I thought that the expansion of the myths surrounding Adas and its relation to the Mortiz family were very interesting and there is still so much to explore in this world that I am hopeful for further installments. Please, please, give us a book about Nova!
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.