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bookwormsara's review against another edition
I loved its predecessor, Labryinth Lost, but I think I loved this one even more. So beautiful and magical. And I loved the relationships between the sisters.
nio42's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. Didn't realize how much representation matters until I saw myself in the story. Thank you! Waiting for Rose's story.
delixi's review against another edition
4.0
I was excited to return to the world of the Brooklyn Brujas, and this book did not dissapoint. In Labyrinth Lost, we followed Alex as she journeyed through a dangerous land to save her family. In Bruja Born, we follow Lula as she tries to recover from her time in Los Lagos.
I think my favorite part thing in this book was the dynamics between the three sisters. Since I don't have sisters, I was fascinated with the relationship each sister has with the other and each of them has their distinct personality: Lula has a sharp tongue, Alex is the sarcastic one and Rose is the quiet one with a smart mouth.
We also find out more information about the hierarchies and organisations that run the magical community in New York, which I found a nice addition to the world-building in the story.
Something I didn't like was all the running around that didn't make a lot of sense. Lula is recovering from a mortal wound but she runs all through Manhattan like she was in a marathon. Twice. I also wanted to see more of the relationship between Nova and Alex, and Alex with Rishi. Rishi is too cool a character to be conveniently somewhere else in the story.
I think my favorite part thing in this book was the dynamics between the three sisters. Since I don't have sisters, I was fascinated with the relationship each sister has with the other and each of them has their distinct personality: Lula has a sharp tongue, Alex is the sarcastic one and Rose is the quiet one with a smart mouth.
We also find out more information about the hierarchies and organisations that run the magical community in New York, which I found a nice addition to the world-building in the story.
Something I didn't like was all the running around that didn't make a lot of sense. Lula is recovering from a mortal wound but she runs all through Manhattan like she was in a marathon. Twice. I also wanted to see more of the relationship between Nova and Alex, and Alex with Rishi. Rishi is too cool a character to be conveniently somewhere else in the story.
sassyykassie's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the plot was great. The magic system is very well developed and I love that we have Latino families heading our set of main characters. Cordova did an amazing job as always with the magic and gods and everything.
My main complaint is that I didn't hear or feel much difference in Lulas voice from Alex in book 1. I regularly forgot I was reading from Lulas pov until Alex would be mentioned.
I love that family always prevails in these stories. I can't wait for more with the Kingdom of Adas
My main complaint is that I didn't hear or feel much difference in Lulas voice from Alex in book 1. I regularly forgot I was reading from Lulas pov until Alex would be mentioned.
I love that family always prevails in these stories. I can't wait for more with the Kingdom of Adas
merethebookgal's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty fun read. I really like these characters and the beginning pulled me right back into this family’s story and gave me a lot of feels, but the middle meandered a bit and the pacing felt slow. Overall I did enjoy it and will read the 3rd book. 3.5 stars.
someonetookit's review against another edition
5.0
I seriously love these books. I dont know if its because I actually love them, because they have a fairytale vibe or because of damn Nova, but I swear I thrust them at people all the time
litagentsaritza's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
I love books featuring a strong bond between sisters and Cordova delivers. I was hesitant about this book when the ARC became available simply because zombie stories are usually overdone or cliche. But Cordova weaves such an intricate tale with the lore and brujería tied to that love we feel we can’t let go of at a young age that it’s both entrancing and immersive.
Latinx fans of Charmed looking for brujas that look like them, should not miss this series.
I love books featuring a strong bond between sisters and Cordova delivers. I was hesitant about this book when the ARC became available simply because zombie stories are usually overdone or cliche. But Cordova weaves such an intricate tale with the lore and brujería tied to that love we feel we can’t let go of at a young age that it’s both entrancing and immersive.
Latinx fans of Charmed looking for brujas that look like them, should not miss this series.
xoxolibro's review against another edition
SO so SO so good. Many Zoraida came out swinging with this one...
sunriseoversea's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick listen, but it was gory and disturbing, hence the three stars.