Itzá by Rios de la Luz

164 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

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Description

In her debut novella, Rios de la Luz examines the lives of a small family of water witches living near the US-Mexico border. Exploring issues of race and trauma along with beauty and magic, Itz is a powerful reclamation of body and identity.

Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 70%
reflective 45%
challenging 40%
mysterious 40%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 35%
sad 25%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

4.25

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