CONTENT WARNING: violence, mention of torture, blood, death

I love a sequel that picks up right where the first left off. To prepare for this, I had listened to the audiobook of Lobizona, just to familiarize myself with the story, and I’m so glad I did. This was a great sequel, and I have to admit, I’m honestly thrilled that it looks like there is going to be a third book in this incredible world, because I’m not ready to say goodbye just yet. Also, the cover is absolutely GORGEOUS!


This story further built on the amazing world-building in the first book. We get to see more of the magical world of the Septimus, as well as the ugly side of things too. Garber has created a world that is so strongly divided into a gender-binary system that it doesn’t allow for people to be themselves if they don’t quite fit into those roles—if they’re LGBTQ, don’t want to get married, or don’t want to have children. What was originally intended to help protect the species ended up repressing those who were different. And this book was their story. The people who are illegal or not allowed to be themselves. The emphasis on working to break out of a restrictive binary society towards more personal freedom made the story seem so much bigger than just Manu’s story, but also reflected her story on a much grander scale.

The characters are incredibly realistic, considering the fact that they’re brujas (witches) and lobizones (werewolves). They have such distinct personalities and characteristics that it was never difficult to differentiate between them, despite the fact that there are so many new characters introduced in this story. I loved so many of them, especially seeing Manu grow and change so much as she really settled into her journey of self-discovery. She’s such an easy character to love, and I was so impressed with the choices that she made throughout her story.

Garber stays true to her Argentine roots. There are elements of magical realism throughout the story, and the main characters draw inspiration from major Latin American authors as well. She highlights the influence that colonialism has had not just on Argentine society and architecture, but also on their folktales and indigenous history, while still honoring the indigenous roots.

I loved the presence of such a wide array of representation. Although there is a LOT of Spanish used throughout the story, it never felt forced or unclear. While I do understand a lot of the Spanish, it’s also defined really clearly throughout the story for those who don’t understand it, making the story accessible to everyone. While this is a fantasy story, the characters are all Argentinean, but come in an array of skin tones, including a Black character who experiences racism. There are several lesbian and gay characters, and a trans character who I absolutely adored.

The only thing I didn’t absolutely love about the entire book was the pacing. A big portion of the story was slower paced, and a chunk of it felt like it was dragging for a little bit. But the pace picked up and started moving really fast at the end. Overall, I really enjoyed the book, and wholeheartedly recommend this series. I am hoping that there will be an announcement for a third book soon, so fingers crossed!

This was super creative and I can't wait for book three. Although, I will admit, I was hoping for just a duology for this one.

I was so pleasantly surprised at my love for Lobizona , as contemporary fantasy and I do not always mix. But we did, and I was excited for the sequel. Cazadora? Even better, frankly! I will start with my only minor complaint, and that was that it was a little hard for me to get back into the world and characters. But once I was in? I was in.

Like its predecessor, Cazadora tackles so many important topics within its pages. From Manu being "illegal" in both the human and magical world, to blatant sexism, to homophobia and racism, this series tackles these issues in a really great way. And in this sequel, Manu is pretty much tired of being afraid and cowering to those who wished she didn't exist. We see so much growth in Manu and her friends, as they step up, trying to do better.

We get to see so much more of this magical Septimus world, which I loved, even more so because it was set in Argentina this round! So delving deeper into the Argentinian folk lore was obviously a huge plus. The stakes are higher than ever, too, and there is a sense that absolutely no one is safe in this world as long as the current system remains in place. I loved that the author didn't make it easy for Manu and company to fight back against their oppressors- but she did make it necessary.

Bottom Line: Absolutely cannot wait for the next book, as the Wolves of No World series just keeps getting better and better!

I was granted eARC access to Cazadora by the Wednesday Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to whoever does the approvals for the YA titles! This is a highly anticipated one for me. My thoughts are my own and my review is honest.

While the first book in this series opened in the real world a spent a lot of time introducing readers to the plight of an undocumented immigrant in the USA and the experience of a Latin American girl being raised far from home, which both blended into and foreshadowed the equally misfit status Manu would face in the magical world, Cazadora focuses entirely on the magical and only occasionally highlights parallels to issues in the real world. I really enjoyed all the additional exploration we got to do in this world, getting to know how it works, getting to know more about the other characters, and learning more about the magic system. The world(s) of this series feel much more tangible to me now, and I love that.

The plot follows Manu and her allies as she tries to run from the law long enough to form a plan to make the stubbornly stuck in their old ways elders of this world accept not only her, a hybrid and an unprecedented female wolf but also her friends who are ready to challenge tradition and embrace non-traditional relationships and orientations. This group of young people has a lot to fight for, and a lot to lose, and this book doesn't cut them any slack. If you're only reading to be entertained, then it's a high-stakes action-adventure fantasy about a group of teens trying to change their world (a mainstay of YA in this century.) If you're here to learn and grow and acknowledge all of the real-world plights this book points spotlights at, it's a beautifully crafted metaphorical essay on racism, sexism, and homophobia in our modern world.

This is definitely shaping up to be the sort of series that must be read in order. There's absolutely no recap (which is not a complaint from me, those are often so poorly handled and they're annoying for readers who aren't jumping in midstream) and that means a lot of world-building and character introductions don't happen here. This one assumes you've read Lobizona, likely recently, and throws you right back into the action where you left off, ready to send you off on a chosen one type middle book goose chase. It remains to be seen whether or not this will prove to be a sagging middle book or not, only reading later books in the series will reveal that for sure, but I can see the potential for this book to be something readers would struggle to connect with and get pulled into if they aren't reading in order or take too long of a break between books. You really need to already have a connection with Manu and friends to care and feel invested enough to hang on through all the twists and turns. This book won't take time to convince you to love her if you don't already.

Without being specific enough to reveal a spoiler, there is a character death mid-book that just doesn't hit me the way I think the author intended. I think I was meant to feel more connected to that character than I did. I think the events that character's death set in motion are supposed to feel more significant than they did. In execution, it felt pointless. When a witch in this world dies, one last spell is cast. The spell cast in this case is basically an "undo" on the consequences of the event that kills her. It just feels like the most unnecessary deus ex machina moment I've ever come across.

Overall I really enjoyed returning to this world and I can tell there's a lot of story left to tell in the series. I highly recommend this book to those who enjoyed the first, and I eagerly await the next installment.

Cazadora is the second book in Romina Garber’s Wolves of No World series. This book picks up right were we left Manu and her friends after the events in Lobizona. The friends must cross into Kerena to find allies and a safe place to hide where they hunt down the mystical Coven for help. The Coven are a group of witches and a few wolves who are rebels in a resistance fight against the Septimus.

If there is one thing that Garber does well it’s built a world full of magic… and food. The world I fell in love with in Lobizona is expanded upon in Cazadora and we get to experience more of the mananas and lands in this magical Argentinian realm Garber has given us. We also get to read more mouth-watering descriptions of the food which I will honestly never get tired of.

The characters and the world are so well built that once you get into the story it’s hard to put it down and I will absolutely continue to follow this series as it comes.

While Lobizona offered up a dazzling magical school and sport combo, its sequel spreads its wings and takes us to all kinds of new locales. Strap in for arboreal cities with secret passageways and a fungal information network, enchanted oceans with a giant shell of a submersible ship and a secret rebel base, and volcanic hideaways, midnight garden pocket dimensions, and hot air balloon rides.

I like a plot that doesn't stall out, and this one definitely keeps things moving. However, I think it offered fewer opportunities to feel connected to the characters than in the first book, where there were frequent moments of bonding, of internal struggle, of unfettered joy -- all requiring pauses from the action that were well worth it. In Cazadora, while the plot is undeniably punchy, it's ultimately a generic ya fantasy vehicle (chosen one against all odds, insta-love, revolution) for the spectacular world-building and meaningful messaging it attempts to carry.

The messages against false binaries and labels are far from generic for a ya fantasy universe. Also, the always relevant questioning of arbitrary borders and the concept of a person somehow being "illegal" through their mere existence are powerful. The author further drives home the non-fantasy importance of her story in the acknowledgments, referencing the many horrors the US has perpetrated against immigrants. I hope this book is successful with a young adult audience and that protagonist Manu helps some feel seen and helps others open their eyes to the experiences of their peers and the inequities of our laws and institutions.

Thanks to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, out 8/17.

Really great! I loved this book just as much as book one. She did not disappoint by any means. I really loved the build up as well as the way she told the story.

It saddens me to say this one didn't keep me as engaged as the first but having characters on the run kind of takes away from a story for me. Yeah it's all intense but then most of the book is just world building and not really adding to the story.

I did love the Coven. And the little creatures they use to communicate are so cute. I feel like a lot could have been done at that part of the book that wasn't.

The story is much slower pace than the first one. I personally thought these were going to be a duo book too so I was just waiting for the drop.....but we gots a cliff hanger.

I was not a fan of the death that occurred too.

In the stunning sequel to Lobizona, Romina Garber continues Manu’s journey to break the archaic notion that one has to prove they have a right to exist. With brutal explorations on what it means to be “illegal” and coming of age in a world where you feel you don’t belong, Cazadora is a shining example of how important diverse stories are in the YA world.

Jumping in right where we were left off at the end of the fantastic Lobizona, Manu is on the run with her friends from the Cazadores who want to capture and punish Manu for being born a hybrid. But as they search for the mysterious Coven who may give them shelter if they truly exist, the Cazadores are nipping at their heels and running them ragged. Manu will have to choose her path to resist and hope she makes the right choice to prove the archaic systems of the Septimus wrong about her.

I want to start this review with a focus on Manu. As an adult reading YA novels, it can be hard to connect and understand what young protagonists are going through, which can lead to frustrations while reading. Though I am very different from Manu (and have quiet a few years on her), I never felt disconnected from her. Garber has done what can be nearly impossible in YA and struck the perfect balance of relatability and believability in a fictional character. Manu is not perfect, but she is relatable and understandable. She makes mistakes just like everyone does, but it’s not in a way that makes you feel like the author was creating bad decisions to move the plot along. It feels the like the decision of a young person who is trying to navigate their world and it’s done in a way that feels understandable to anyone, regardless of life experiences.

And while I could go on for hours about Manu’s beautiful characterisation, I do have to concede that many of the secondary characters lose some dimension in Cazadora. The friendships and romances in the core group of characters do deepen throughout the novel, but it didn’t feel like quite enough to latch onto. There was a lot of focus on Manu and Cazadora truly felt like HER story. Without diving into spoilers, I believe readers will come to see the reason for this focus and I think we’ll see some heavier exploration of the secondary characters in potential future books set in this world.

Speaking of the world: WOW! Garber excels in worldbuilding and imagination. If you are the type of reader who sees movies in their heads as they read, you are in for an absolute adventure with Cazadora. The scenes Garber crafts feel otherworldly and unique, while the struggles faced by Manu and her friends keep the story grounded. The descriptions are beautiful but don’t fall into overly flowery prose that can turn some readers off. Garber walks the line of fantastical and believable without stumbling.

As with Lobizona, there are times when the story slows a bit, but readers will still find themselves motivated to keep going. Garber tackles a lot of difficult and timely subjects and there are a lot of situations that arise in the story that have real world comparisons which many readers may not have experience with. But this is what drives the story and keeps the reader engaged. Stories expose us to other experiences and it is absolutely refreshing to have a novel that isn’t based in whiteness.

When I reviewed Lobizona in 2020 I said that Romina Garber was poised to become a strong literary voice of this era. After reading Cazadora, I’m even more confident in my belief of that. Garber’s ability to unflinchingly address modern day topics and weave them into fantastical tales is unparalleled. I look forward to not only more from the Wolves of No World series, but anything Garber puts to page.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.

Cazadora is a decent follow-up to Lobizona. I like that it continues to explore the big themes established in the first book, with the parallels between Manu’s identities as both an undocumented immigrant and lobizona, and the concept of an illegal identity on both fronts. And with Manu now on the run from the Cazadores, the stakes are now amped-up.

I really liked Manu’s journey of self-acceptance in this one. She finds people who accept and are loyal to her, and might even change a few of the minds of those who are initially prejudiced against her along the way. The message of someone who has felt like the “other” finding their place and challenging outdated politics that oppress them is a very relevant one that many readers will relate to, and I definitely understood her experience and rooted for her in those moments.

I did feel like it fell into the pitfall of being very much a middle book, doing a lot of simultaneous building on the foundations of book one and setting up for book three without there being a lot of substance that occurred. The momentum only started to pick up towards the end, only for it to end on a cliffhanger.

I am looking forward to the third book, and depending on how well the series ends, that will determine if this book paid off in the long run. If you enjoyed the first book, I still think it’s worth continuing the series, because the character development and themes, arguably the best parts of the series, remain consistent.

I have received an arc through netgalley. Thank you Macmillan,

Sequels scare me. They especially scare me when meant to follow up my favorite read from the past couple of years. The world has had me enraptured ever since Lobizona.

This book did not disappoint me in the slightest. I actually loved it. The way being illegal, an immigrant and different is reclaimed, warms my heart and soul more than words can say. Cazadora keeps its argentine culture and folklore but also expands into it a bit more with some new tales to share The world grows larger and more diverse as we read further into the book. There is always more to discover, especially as Manu faces her own Odessy.

Romina Garber weaves magical realism, tales, and modern day issues, such as immigration, seamlessly

I thought it was going to be a duology but it appears as if I was wrong and I am excited for it.

This is an amazing ya, diverse and enthralling sequel I highly recommend it to readers who love deep and amazing world building, characters growing and learning to be themselves, and exploring argentine culture in a unique and fun way, while also reading and seeing the other side on issues going on in our world today.

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Cazadora is an action packed sequel to Lobizona. It develops everything I love about the first - the breaking down of rigid gender norms and illegal existence - in an emotional sequel. Can Manu find a place where she fits in? Finally a place where she doesn't have to hide who she is? Cazadora is a fierce story about rebellion, friendship, and sacrifice. About the cost of change and the necessary sacrifices we make. How we don't have to use the words that the world chooses for us.

“‘All I know is they’ve been making up stories about independent girls in every tradition since forever[…] and I think it’s time we take back our narratives.’”

And Romina Garber does it again! I’ve been in a bit of a slump, and this book pulled me out of it (hopefully… it at least got me reading). I rave about Lobizona all the time! I read it in a day, and it became a favorite basically from chapter one. Because of that, Cazadora was my most anticipated read of 2021, and it did not disappoint! If you have not picked these books up yet, please do! Cazadora is not out quite yet, but will be next week (8/17).

Cazadora starts up where Lobizona left off. Manu and her friends are on the run from the Cazadores, who hunt her down for being different. It is up to Manu and her friends to do what they can to convince everyone that she is not a threat.

Just like Lobizona, this book combines Argentine folklore and current issues. I personally love seeing the characters fight for justice on issues that I find important, while also being transported to a beautiful world. And this combination is done so well. Garber does an amazing job addressing each issue and weaving them into the storyline.

The world building is definitely a favorite of mine. It’s so colorful and described beautifully. Garber has a knack for bringing her readers into the story. It was like that with Lobizona, and now Cazadora. I loved being back in the story, but having the world expanded and learning more about the magic and history.

I loved seeing the character again and watching them grow even more within this book. Manu is one of my favorite MCs. She’s gone through a lot, and although she has her doubts and makes mistakes, she’s strong and brave and wants to do what is right. Tiago, Cata, and Saysa also have great development and something I enjoyed watching throughout the book.

I really just can’t get enough! Now, I think Garber had said that this was meant to be a duology… I’m hoping that that has changed, because I need more! The ending left the story open for a continuation, and I am crossing my fingers that a third is at least in the author’s thoughts.

Garber is a fabulous writer and has created a wonderful story about identity, belonging, and staying true to yourself. Would highly recommend these books.

Cazadora absolutely lives up to it's predecessor, Lobizona. From the get go the story pulled me back in to the world so beautifully created in the first book. The world Garber has created is so special and unique. As a long time fantasy reader I love finding a story that is original and imaginative while still being rooted in problems and issues of the real world.

Cazadora does such a lovely job addressing things like discrimination, vulnerability, and the injustices of the US immigration system. This story takes us out of the real world and strips it bare at the same time. This is a book I will never stop recommending to students and will always have a place on my shelf.

I absolutely loved Lobizona and this was one of my most anticipated reads of the year! I really liked this one, but I don't think I loved it quite as much as the first one. The pacing at the beginning felt a little off to me and the first section or so just didn't give me the same feelings I got when reading the first one. It's hard to explain, but it was just a little off--I was also in a not great head space when I started the book and that totally could have been contributing to those feelings!

Around the halfway mark I started getting really into it again and flew through the rest of the book. I loved exploring Manu and Tiago's relationship. There was also really good development and emotional/mental things going on with Saysa that I was really interested in and I wish this had been explored a bit more fully.

This book had a lot of great resistance and fight the power vibes that I really love. There were a lot of new characters and a few familiar faces from the first book. A lot of the lobizones from the first book that I really liked played smaller roles in this book, but that also lead to meeting new characters and going to new places. There were a lot of new characters introduced in the first half of the book that mostly disappeared in the second half (maybe that's what lead to the first half being a little off for me...phase 3/4 felt like a different book from 1/2 and that's partly because the setting and characters changed fairly drastically). I hope we see more of those characters in the next book.

The ending of this book was spectacular! Romina Garber sure can write a compelling and edge of your seat ending! The epilogue at the very end goes into Cata's POV and I absolutely LOVED that (also...hope that's a sign that in the next book we might get multiple POV's). I really love this story and world and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.

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Also...I feel like I should have guessed it since the name of the book is "Cazadora" but I totally did not see Manu being forced to become a Cazadore after going before the tribunal. Love that Cata and Tiago are joining too to be closer to her. Even thought I should have totally seen this ending coming I did not at all and loved that.
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A worthy successor to Lobizona, Cazadora moves to an Argentinean setting, full of werewolves and brujas, including a secret society determined to break down their culture's strict gender binaries. Characters, pacing, plot - it all comes together in this new, suspenseful installment.

3.5 stars. I didn't love this book as much as the first one, but still overall enjoyed the read. This rating could potentially go up with a book 3. I had thought this was a planned duology and while yes there is an ending of sorts, there are some doors left open for more.

No plot summaries so as to not spoil the first book. Basically, this book picks up right where the first book left off, and most of it takes place in Lunaris.

The themes in this book of identity, memory, history vs. present, tradition vs. accepting the world isn't what it used to be, family, belonging, and the acceptance of self... all exceptional. The integration of Spanish? Exceptional. The world building and magical realism? Exceptional.

The plot however did not feel as smooth in this book, and there were moments that felt like they were dragging a bit.

Still, I'm over the moon (get it?) that I got to spend more time with Manu and her friends and I do hope there's another installment - I would most definitely be fighting to the front of the line to read it. Also, I will ship Cata and Saysa forever.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC, and thank you Romina Garber for giving me a female werewolf story and a LatinX heroine that will live in my brain for the rest of my life.

Cazadora picks up right where Lobizona left off, following Manu and her friends as they run from the law, fight for societal change, and work to make the world a safer place for those who are marginalized. Manu is different for many reasons. Not only is she a Human-Septimus hybrid (which is illegal in her world), she is also the first Lobizona, or female werewolf. Manu empathizes with those who are afraid or ashamed to live their lives as themselves, because she too has always been forced to hide herself for her own safety. On the run from the law, Manu and her friends are left to figure out how to begin the process of changing the deeply rooted prejudices that the Septimus have carried out over generations.

This book is slammed full of action, romance, magic, and adventure. The characters are well developed, the plot is exciting, the dialogue is natural, and the magic system is wonderfully planned out and explained. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a fast-paced fantasy with strong female leads, diverse characters, and plenty of suspense.

There is no other word to say right now other than: GUTTED.

I have been impatiently waiting for this book since I read Lobizona last year, and it did not disappoint. AT. ALL. I am so enamored with Romina Garber's writing, she is extremely talented, and I will faithfully read anything she writes.

Now to the book. This book dives deeper into the Argentinian folklore that we all loved in the first book. Cazadora also dives deeper into gender identity, gender roles and stereotypes, immigration and legality of people, and race. This is a beautiful book, and series, all the way around and I could not recommend it enough. I will stop here to avoid spoilers, as this is part of a series.

Overall, this will be one of the best books I read all year.

〰️Having discovered some of the truth about her origins in the novel Lobizona, Manu, with the help of her pack, is on the hunt for allies while the Cazodores are on the hunt for her. Encouraged to find the Coven by her newly discovered father, Manu has hopes that she will be accepted there, regardless of her origins. Manu is a hybrid, having a human for a mother, and is viewed as a threat by most Septimus to the future existence of their people. Can Manu find acceptance without bringing danger along in her wake, or is she destined to be alone in her uniqueness? ⁣
〰️Filled with magic, wonder and mystery, Cazadora is the perfect follow-up to Lobizona. It picks up right where the previous novel left off, both in its narrative and its tackling of relevant social issues--equality and acceptance, gender roles, sexual preferences, gender identity to name a few--and the effects they have on people. I simply love the vehicle through which Garber sends her messages, combining Argentinian folklore with the problems of today in a highly entertaining, yet direct way. The characters, old and new, are well developed and at times they pulled at my heartstrings, but I also appreciated their strength, determination, and unrelenting desire to protect those in their pack; I especially enjoyed the numerous tough women found between the pages. My only complaint would have to do with the ending. Lobizona and Cazadora are a duology, so unless that changes and there is a third novel, it seemed as though too much was left hanging or unresolved, and I would like to know what is in store for Manu and the members of her pack and family in the future.