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Lucha of the Forgotten Spring by Tehlor Kay Mejia
4.0
Review of Lucha of the Forgotten Spring by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Thank you to TBR & Beyond and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5 stars)
This was such a strong conclusion to the duology, delivering closure to many lingering questions from the first book while continuing to expand on its rich themes of power, responsibility, and resilience. Lucha of the Forgotten Spring doesn’t just wrap up a story; it challenges its heroine to once again step into a role she never asked for, making her journey all the more compelling.
Lucha’s struggle with being seen as important to a cause—whether or not she consents to it—was one of the most gripping aspects of the book. She returns home intending to eliminate olvida once and for all, believing this is her final mission, but quickly realizes that her fight is much bigger than she ever imagined. The story does a great job of balancing her internal conflict with the larger external stakes, making her an incredibly relatable and layered protagonist.
I especially loved the themes of community, resilience, and both the power and fragility of hope. The novel also takes a hard look at corruption from multiple angles, particularly in systems of faith and power structures. While I appreciated this theme, it did feel a little heavy-handed at times, and some of the related plot twists were fairly easy to predict.
As for the romance, I was pleasantly surprised by how naturally the love triangle was woven into the story. Rather than being the central focus, it felt like an organic extension of Lucha’s complex emotions about everything unfolding around her. It never overshadowed the plot but instead added to her personal growth and internal struggles.
Final Thoughts:
This book delivers an emotionally satisfying conclusion that reinforces the power of community, self-discovery, and fighting for change, even when the burden feels overwhelming. While some of the themes were a little on the nose, the overall execution was compelling, and I loved seeing Lucha’s arc come full circle.