Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas, 2)
Next in the Brooklyn Brujas series of fantasy novels that follow three witch born sisters as they develop their powers and battle magic in their hometown and the worlds beyond, from the author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina.
Lula must let go of the ghosts of her past to face the actual living dead of her present.
Lula Mortiz feels like an outsider. Her sister's newfound Encantrix powers have wounded her in ways that Lula's bruja healing powers can't fix, and she longs for the comfort her family once brought her. Thank the Deos for Maks, her sweet, steady boyfriend who sees the beauty within her and brings light to her life. Then a bus crash turns Lula's world upside down. Her classmates are all dead, including Maks. But Lula was born to heal, to fix. She can bring Maks back, even if it means seeking help from her sisters and defying Death herself. But magic that defies the laws of the deos is dangerous. Unpredictable. And when the dust settles, Maks isn't the only one who's been brought back...
"Cordova keeps the flame on high... Fantasy and zombie fans looking for flavor--organ-meat, in particular--will not be disappointed." --New York Times Book Review
Brooklyn Brujas Series:
- Labyrinth Lost (Book 1): Alex's story--set in the mythical fantasy world of Los Lagos
- Bruja Born (Book 2): Lula's story--urban fantasy set on the streets of Brooklyn
- Wayward Witch (Book 3): Rose's story--set in the magical lost realm of Adas
Perfect for fans of:
- Zombie books
- Epic fantasy quests
- Latinx books
- Paranormal fiction
- Witch books
- Sister book series
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Community Reviews
Following Labyrinth Lost, Bruja Born follows Lula as she deals with the PTSD of being trapped in Los Lagos. What was interesting in this novel is the fact that the previous novel hinted at this novel’s premise. The fact that Córdova took a small detail and ran with it magically is impressive and showcases her talent and her imagination.
Another exciting aspect of this novel is the departure it takes from the previous novel. This novel remains in the real world, but when Lula casts a canto that brings back the dead and makes them zombies, it makes for a refreshing read. What is also different is the fact that the story follows Lula now, not Alex. Readers only got to know Lula through Alex and their dynamics as sisters, now readers get to know the read, Lula. She is very different from Labyrinth Lost, but that is good. Lula is more complex, a little petty, and frail; she has PTSD, and what hurts her, even more, is the fact that she can only talk to her family; she cannot talk to her boyfriend who knows something is wrong, but cannot seem to help her. This highlights just how much damage bottling up feelings is, keeping it locked up, not just to one’s self but also relationships.
Lula’s life is all about secrets, being a Bruja is dangerous, but keeping secrets always does more harm than good, and Lula discovers that throughout the novel. It is as much an eye-opening journey for her as the previous adventure was for Alex. Moving at a smooth pace, the tension in the story rises as Lula discovers how to move past her pain and grief. Furthermore, the fact that this is a horror, as well as a fantasy, makes for such a great read.
Bruja Born is a cool and action-packed novel that gives readers an exciting and Latin imbued fantasy.
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