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slaughter-books · 11 months

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Day 10: JOMPBPC: Books And Sunshine

#justonemorepage #jompbpc #books and sunshine #spin me right round #david valdes #i am not your perfect mexican daughter #erika l. sánchez #love is for losers #wibke brueggemann #the other side of perfect #mariko turk #beautiful books #amazing authors #lgbt+#pretty flowers #hibiscus flowers #mr. dna #i love books

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poetlcs · 6 months

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books read in 2023: I am not your perfect mexican daughter by erika l. sánchez

Happiness is a dandelion wisp floating through the air that I can’t catch. No matter how hard I try, no matter how fast I run, I just can’t reach it. Even when I think I grasp it, I open my hand and it’s empty

#litedit #I am not your perfect mexican daughter #Erika L Sanchez #ya books #booklr #mine #read23

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literaturewithliz · 1 year

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What are you reading right now? I’m just curious, lol. Possibly start a reboot chain

I’m reading Dance Of Theives

hey jesssss

right now i am reading I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez. Its a bit slow at first but the more i read the more i like it. Dance of Thieves is such a cool title. whats it about?

#jess mutual :)#i am not your perfect mexican daughter #Erika Sánchez

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nat-reviews-books · 6 months

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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

To be honest, I thought I was going to hate this at the beginning, but I ended up really liking it. The narrator, Julia, is a tough protagonist to get to like, but I did like her by the end. I really liked this book. It dealt with a lot of tough topics, but was still very good.

Trigger warnings: death, depression, suicide attempt, rape mention, cartel violence

#books #reviews #book review #i am not your perfect mexican daughter #erika l sanchez

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mccoppinscrapyard · 2 years

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Favorite Books Read in 2020:

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (by Erika L. Sánchez)

“Happiness is a dandelion wisp floating through the air that I can’t catch. No matter how hard I try, no matter how fast I run, I just can’t reach it. Even when I think I grasp it, I open my hand and it’s empty.”

#read in 2020 #i am not your perfect mexican daughter #erika l. sánchez #yalitedit #litedit #ya lit aesthetic #diverse books #ownvoices books #young adult literature #ya contemporary #literature #book aesthetic #mystuff #my edit #trying to catch up on edits for books i read in the past couple years no big deal #books2020

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unspokendream · 2 years

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In honor of #hispanicheritagemonth I wanted to share my thoughts on I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by @erikalsanchez

I read this book a couple years ago and I loved it so much and I don’t have my copy right now because I’m letting my friend read it. Even though Im not Mexican, I resonated so much with the Hispanic/Latin culture in this book. It touched on grief, family dynamics and some mystery, all while incorporating Latin culture and how our culture can change the way we deal with those issues!

5/5⭐️

#asthetic #photography #book of the month #booklover #bookstagram #reading goals #reading #booklr #book challenge #bookworm #hispanic #hispanic heritage month #latinpride #latinx author #i am not your perfect mexican daughter

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heavenisblue · 1 year

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Book Archive

A list of books I've read, enjoyed, and recommend.

He Forgot to Say Goodbye by Benjamin Alire Saenz

I personally LOVE this book and recommend it with my whole heart but I could be biased since I adore a lot of the authors works.....

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

This book!! It's honestly amazing. I simply adore this book with all my heart. Benjamin truly out did himself with this one and with the sequel as well it's just that the first book holds a dear spot in my heart. I know this doesn't say much of the actual book and it's just me rambling but you truly need to read this book on you're own and then you'll understand why I'm rambling.

Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez

Although I have a love hate relationship with this book I would still recommend it. I would just say that when you read it be able to acknowledge it's flaws.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros

For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu

I personally always find myself rereading this book and I'm not sure why.

This is the song I was listening to while writing this post.

#book blog #heavenisblue #books #book reccs #book recommendations #for today i am a boy #the house on mango street #he forgot to say goodbye #aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe #aristotle and dante dive into the waters of the world #benjamin alire sáenz #I am not your perfect Mexican daughter #books and reading #book review #bookaholic #booknerd #Spotify

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bookaddict24-7 · 2 years

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RECO OF THE WEEK!

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

Synopsis:

“Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents’ house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga’s role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it’s not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not have been as perfect as everyone thought. With the help of her best friend Lorena, and her first kiss, first love, first everything boyfriend Connor, Julia is determined to find out. Was Olga really what she seemed? Or was there more to her sister’s story? And either way, how can Julia even attempt to live up to a seemingly impossible ideal?”

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Check out my short review here.

Add this book to your TBR on Goodreads here.

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Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?

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queerauntie · 1 year

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December Reads

As the end of the year comes to a close, I wanted to reflect on my latest hyperfocus- books! It's been a lot of fun the past few months diving in deep and enjoying a wide variety of stories, and December was no exception. This year rounds us out with a total of FOUR books! And the titles are, in order of when I read them:

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab

Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby

I Think I Love You by Auriana Desombre

Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez

Every Body Shines Edited by Cassandra Newbould

The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

ain't i a woman by bell hooks

Let's start with the Shades of Magic series. This series was absolutely phenomenal. I couldn't put it down, that is to say, my friend and I sat in silence for 12+ hours (for each book) so I could get through them. From the characters to the plot twists, this book is God Tier and definitely is going in the "Read Again" file of books to enjoy when I feel like revisiting that magnificent world. After reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue I was sure I would enjoy the series and was more prepared for the world-building I knew would require my attention. It did not let me down!

Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby was a really enjoyable read, it made me learn some things about myself, connecting those childhood dots to their adult patterns. My friend always asked me if Gadsby's special, Douglas, made me feel as autistic as they did when I watched it, and while I didn't quite get what they meant, in this memoir, I completely understood what they were asking. Hannah goes into even more depth about how their diagnosis came around (and all the signs that should've been picked up on) and it hit very close to home. It was frustrating and hilarious and heartbreaking. It gave me even more respect for my queer elders and the road they've paved for us. For any fan of comedy, autism, and lesbians, I highly recommend this book.

Now, I Think I Love You was a completely different tone shift from the previous books this month, I picked it for two reasons. I saw it here on tumblr looking for lesbian love stories. and secondly, because of all the books I saw, this was the only one that was available instantly in the Libby App. All that to say it wasn't one I was extremely invested in and therefore I didn't pay extreme attention to it. Similarly to sitcoms, I tend to zone out on additional characters and scenes and then tune back in when it's the main character talking, the plot is pushed forward, and conflict is being created and resolved. I did enjoy this story, while some teen fics hit me hard, this one did feel like it was for the younger (middle school) grades. But while no tears were shed, I did enjoy this sweet story!

Witchful Thinking was a book I put on hold around October (Halloween theme). It was another book I saw at Target, so now we're getting a feel for the Target Tier as I am now calling it! I would say it's a 3.75 on my personal scale. I really really like the books, but I just can't say that I loved them. This book was right in there, and I honestly don't even believe it's the book's fault. I am quickly discovering that books that don't include or center queer characters are really boring. The trials and communication problems that cishet characters go through are a little tired out for me. I love a will they won't they, but when it's high school sweethearts and he's too cool to commit, and she's scared to get what she wants... It's like nah that's not my vibes thank you though! Now what I was NOT expecting was for the breeders to get hot and HEAVY! Suddenly nipples were getting hard and thrusts were being matched, I was wholly unprepared and thankful I was in private 😂. All in all, it was a fun ride and I'm certainly glad the girl got her happy ending. Good for him too I guess but who cares about a MAN?! I swear we're going for all non-male protagonists for next year lol I can't stand myself!

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was a book that caught me off guard a bit. I don't read the book trailers or try to learn anything about a book before getting into it, I like the surprise you know? I thought this book would be very relatable, and it was, but it wasn't from my perspective, family dynamically speaking. While I am the oldest, the third parent, and the one whom all the expectations were put upon, my character was dead. So, this book felt a lot like reading from my younger sister's perspective. When my parent's gaze falls off me, who would they have next to target? It worked through a lot of cultural family dynamics that were very relatable. Julia goes through the hardest thing imaginable and doesn't come through unscathed.

Every Body Shines was a random book that I picked up because I saw a teacher that I follow on twitter was hosting the book club for this book, and I had a day to read it so, challenge accepted! What I didn't know is that it was a series of short stories, not a non-fiction about body acceptance. Now, I have tried reading collections like this but the short stories just always fall a little flat for me, that being said, there were a few stories that stuck out to me so it was worth the read after all. What was the most disappointing was I couldn't find out access to the book club so I ended up not getting to read others' thoughts which was what I was really looking forward to!

I came across The Complete Maus at the library and grabbed it without a second thought. I remember when the last school year started and certain (read antisemitic and racist) people were trying to ban this book in schools. I ended up reading over 70% of it in one night and finished it the next morning. It was beautifully told, devastating to witness, and immensely kind. I have continually used that word to describe books, but it's the highest compliment I can give a story. In this age of shock culture, it's a popular trend to create untrustworthy stories and be deceitful as writers. It's been ongoing for years now, and it's scary when you don't know if you can trust that a writer will be mindful of your emotional journey. But Spiegelman does a phenomenal job showing his capturing of the story within the story. It helps the reader to ease in and out of these extremely difficult and dark moments. It was also beautiful to be able to get into the author's head a little more as he tells his story. I think it's insane that it was ever attempted to be banned and instead believe it would be a great alternative to The Boy In The Stripe Pajamas which is taught in middle school! Regardless, it's a very good piece of writing and art.

We're here, the last book of the year! I finished ain't i a woman by bell hooks earlier today and will definitely need to read it again because i was distractedly cleaning while listening. But it was a really good read, discussing how Black Women have been left out of both Black liberation movements and White Women's feminist liberation movements. I don't know what I could say that hasn't been said far more eloquently and it's just the tip of the iceberg for me, so keep an eye out for more thoughts as I get through her writing. But just from this first exposure, I can already tell that hooks is going to be a brilliant teacher in the next upcoming year.

Well, that's it y'all! 32 books in 6 months! I am very impressed with myself, this has been such a fun journey and I am so excited to continue this lovely hobby into the new year. This averages around 5-6 books a month which is so wild and very sprinty of me, so I'm going to be subtly ambitious with my first intentional reading goal: 50 books in 2023! I'm looking forward to sharing them all with you and getting much better at these reviews along the way! If you have any suggestions for me please feel free to drop an ask or send a message!

Happy New Years to everyone celebrating the gregorian calendar and I hope we all have a fantastic adventure ahead of us!

Yearly Book Count: 32/32!!

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slaughter-books · 2 years

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Day 30: JOMPBPC: Read In September

My September, 2022 reading wrap up! 💙

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juliahhhhhhhhhhxoxo · 2 years

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this is for class plz ignore

or dont

#i am not your perfect mexican daughter #lol #dead sister #feminism

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nicxxx5 · 2 years

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List #1: Book Wish List

i’ve been kinda wanting to share some lists on here because i like to make them, so this is one i made of all the books i’d like to get. also on the original spread sheet i made this on i had all the prices mapped out of where they would be the cheapest and the total cost. if a book is bold that means i have bought it and if it is bold and crossed out that means i have read it. let me know your opinions on any of these books or if these are also books you want to read or if you want me to give my opinions on the ones i have read! 😊

The Love Interest; Cale Dietrich The Hate U Give; Angie Thomas I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter; Erika L. Sanchez You're Welcome Universe; Whitney Gardner Leah on The Offbeat; Becky Albertalli What if its Us?; Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera Picture us in the Light; Kelly Log Gilbert Five Feet Apart; Rachael Lippincott The Red Scrolls of Magic The Music of What Happens; Bill Konigsberg A boy worth knowing; Jennifer Cosgrove Cupid Painted Blind; Marcus Herzig The Dangerous Art of Blending In; Angelo Surmelis Mexican Whiteboy; Matt de la Pena Ball Don't Lie; Matt de la Pena Bloom; Kevin Panetta We Contain Multitudes; Sarah Henstra This is Kind of an Epic Love Story; Kheryn Callender Been Here All Along; Sandy Hall You Asked For Perfect; Laura Silverman The Music of Dolphins; Karen Hesse Not if I See You First; Eric Lindstorm Silence; Deborah Lytton Accidental Love; Gary Soto To All The Boys I've Loved Before; Jenny Han The Infinite Noise; Lauren Shippen Every Day; David Levithan Me Before You; Jojo Moyes Artemis Fowl; Eoin Colfer Unspoken; Sarah Rees Brennan The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell; Chris Colfer Snakehead: Alex Rider; Anthony Horowitz Fablehaven; Brandon Mull Virals; Kathy Reichs and Brendan Reichs His Dark Materials: Northern Lights (or the Golden Compass); Philip Pullman The Last Apprectice/The Spook's Secret; Joseph Delaney Disney After Dark: Kingdom Keepers; Ridley Pearson The Thing About Jellyfish; Ali Benjamin Pan's Labyrinth; Guillermo del Toro History is All You Left Me; Adam Silvera Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heros; Edith Hamilton Starfish; Akemi Dawn Bowman Mosquitoland; David Arnold Challenger Deep; Neal Shusterman The Ghosts we Keep; Mason Deaver The Passing Playbook; Isaac Fitzsimons The Tragedy of Heterosexuality; Jane Ward Holding up the Universe; Jennifer Niven All the Bright Places; Jennifer Niven Renegades; Marissa Meyer The Female of the Species; Mindy McGinnis A Good Girl's Guide to Murder; Holly Jackson Such a Fun Age; Kiley Reid She Gets the Girl; Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derric Kisses and Croissants; Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau Red, White and Royal Blue; Casey McQuiston The Librarian of Auschwitz; Antonio Iturbe The Rise of Kyoshi; F.C. Yee The Shadow of Kyoshi; F.C. Yee Love and Olives; Jenna Evans Welch The Midnight Library; Matt Haig The Spanish Love Deception; Elena Armas Every Word You Never Said; Jordon Greene When We Were Lost; Kevin Wignall The Gravity of Missing Things; Marisa Urgo We Are The Ants; Shaun David Hutchinson Iron Heart; Nina Varela Coming up for Air; Nicole B. Ryndall Unmasking Autism; Devon Price Planting a Seed; Kate Gaertner Period Power; Maisie Hill Disibility Visibility; Alice Wong Queerly Autistic; Erin Ekins We're Not Broken; Eric Garcia Divergent Mind; Jenara Nerenberg

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Currently Listening: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez

I'm not enjoying this one so far. The main character is very angsty and it's a bit annoying. If I'm still not enjoying by the end of my drive home, I'll be returning this one to the library.

#books #currently reading #i am not your perfect mexican daughter #erica l sanchez

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panvani · 10 months

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Honestly the genre of like. 2nd gen [ETHNICITY]-American works supposed to promote Racial Acceptance that are almost invariably extremely condescending and racist but are inevitably hailed as Progressive really should be stopped

#logxx #Like my biggest problem w I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter was just the fact that the story has 0 empathy for poor Mexicans #Not diaspora Mexicans like Mexicans living in Mexico #Inevitably the protagonist finds some reason why she is morally and intellectually superior to Mexicans in Mexico #... or Mexicans who were born in Mexico then immigrated to the US...#And it's really really obnoxious

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etchedstars · 1 year

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nothing more relaxing than scrolling through goodreads negative reviews for a book you hate

#this is abt i am not your perfect mexican daughter btw . hate that book #the overdue asteroid strikes again #if you too also hate i am not your perfect mexican daughter hmu so we can rant abt it

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richincolor · 16 days

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We have five books on our radar this week, and there's something for just about everyone here. Which ones are you adding to your TBR list?

Against the Darkness (In Every Generation #3) by Kandare Blake Disney Hyperion

This epic finale to the The Next Generation trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake ( Three Dark Crowns ) features the next generation of Scoobies and Slayers who must defeat a powerful new evil. For generations, the Slayer was supposed to be the chosen, the one girl in all the world with the power to stand against the vampires, demons, and forces of darkness. When Willow used the scythe to call up all the potential slayers at once, it changed everything. For years, the slayers have been working and fighting together as a team. Then the Darkness came, killing many slayers and trapping the rest in an alternate dimension. And Frankie Rosenberg, the world’s first Slayer-Witch, found herself fighting evil alone. Sort of. Sure, she has her new Scooby Gang, plus the help of her mom, Willow; Watcher, Spike; and even the brooding-but-hot Hunter of Thrace. But even though they have a master plan (obviously), the gang is more fragmented than ever. So maybe it really is up to Frankie—and Frankie alone—to stand against the darkness. With Jake’s wild werewolf brother back in town, Dark Willow threatening to return, and the Darkness preparing for the final stage of their attack, now is not a great time to wallow in teen angst. After all, she’s the Slayer. It’s time to slay.

And Then There Was Us by Kern Carter Tundra Books

A mother's death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens. For fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Coi is just eighteen years old, but has already survived years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother. After being kicked out of her mother's house at age fourteen, Coi has lived with her father, and together they've created a peaceful life. That peace ends suddenly when her mother dies. While Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who only hurt her, she starts having lucid dreams, forcing her to relive moments of abuse and emotional trauma that eventually led to Coi's abandonment. Her mother's passing also reopens the door to her mother's side of the family, including her beloved younger half-sister, Kayla, her stepfather and her grandmother. Each of them challenge Coi's long-held views about her mother, especially Kayla, who, Coi realizes, is taking their mother's loss hard. As she reconnects with her family, Coi learns to see parts of her mother she never experienced, and for the first time since she was abandoned, opens her heart to forgiveness.

Canto Contigo by Jonny Garza Villa Wednesday Books

When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot—what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face. In a twenty-four-hour span, Rafael Alvarez led North Amistad High School’s Mariachi Alma de la Frontera to their eleventh consecutive first-place win in the Mariachi Extravaganza de Nacional; and met, made out with, and almost hooked up with one of the cutest guys he’s ever met. Now eight months later, Rafie’s ready for one final win. What he didn’t plan for is his family moving to San Antonio before his senior year, forcing him to leave behind his group while dealing with the loss of the most important person in his life—his beloved abuelo. Another hitch in his plan: The Selena Quintanilla-Perez Academy’s Mariachi Todos Colores already has a lead vocalist, Rey Chavez—the boy Rafie made out with—who now stands between him winning and being the great Mariachi Rafie's abuelo always believed him to be. Despite their newfound rivalry for center stage, Rafie can’t squash his feelings for Rey. Now he must decide between the people he’s known his entire life or the one just starting to get to know the real him. Canto Contigo is a love letter to Mexican culture, family and legacy, the people who shape us, and allowing ourselves to forge our own path. At its heart, this is one of the most glorious rivals-to-lovers romance about finding the one who challenges you in the most extraordinary ways.

Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier Clarion Books

From acclaimed author Makiia Lucier, a dazzling, romantic fantasy inspired by Pacific Island mythology. In the old tales, it is written that the egg of a seadragon, dragonfruit, holds within it the power to undo a person’s greatest sorrow. An unwanted marriage, a painful illness, and unpaid debt ... gone. But as with all things that promise the moon and the stars and offer hope when hope has gone, the tale comes with a warning. Every wish demands a price. Hanalei of Tamarind is the cherished daughter of an old island family. But when her father steals a seadragon egg meant for an ailing princess, she is forced into a life of exile. In the years that follow, Hanalei finds solace in studying the majestic seadragons that roam the Nominomi Sea. Until, one day, an encounter with a female dragon offers her what she desires most. A chance to return home, and to right a terrible wrong. Samahtitamahenele, Sam, is the last remaining prince of Tamarind. But he can never inherit the throne, for Tamarind is a matriarchal society. With his mother ill and his grandmother nearing the end of her reign. Sam is left with two to marry, or to find a cure for the sickness that has plagued his mother for ten long years. When a childhood companion returns from exile, she brings with her something he has not felt in a very long time - hope. But Hanalei and Sam are not the only ones searching for the dragonfruit. And as they battle enemies both near and far, there is another danger they cannot escape…that of the dragonfruit itself.

The Smoke That Thunders by Erhu Kome Norton Young Readers

From a debut Nigerian author: a spectacular young adult fantasy rooted in West African mythology and brimming with adventure. In this mesmerizing fantasy rooted in Urhobo and West African folklore, sixteen-year-old Naborhi longs for a life away from her small, traditional clan in Kokori. But as her rite of passage approaches and she is betrothed to an arrogant young man, Naborhi feels her dreams slipping away from her. Then Naborhi becomes bonded to a mysterious animal and begins having harrowing visions of a kidnapped boy. She soon meets Atai, the son of an Oracle from a rival queendom, and learns that she is being guided by the gods. She and Atai, along with Naborhi’s eager-for-adventure cousin, Tamunor, set off across the continent to rescue the mysterious boy. But when they find him―and find out his true identity―Naborhi realizes there is more than just her freedom at stake: she must stop a war that has already been set in motion. With lush, unique worldbuilding and a dynamic cast of characters, The Smoke That Thunders is a gripping story of political intrigue, fierce love, and what it means to be free.

#against the darkness #and then there was us #canto contigo #dragonfruit #the smoke that thunders #new releases

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