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15 YA Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Just a tiny selection of some of the great Hispanic & Latinx books out there. I just finished Woven in Moonlight the other day and it has such a gorgeous world and magic, I’m tempted to get right to the sequel.
Lobizona by Romina Garber
Furia, Yamile Saied Mendez
Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez
Meet Me Halfway, Anika Fajardo
The Lightning Dreamer by Margarita Engle
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
The Grief Keeper by Alexandra Villasante
Solito: A Memoir, Javier Zamora
Where I Belong, Marcia Argueta Mickelson
The One Who Loves You Most, Medina
Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Breathe and Count Back from Ten, Natalia Sylvester
Together We Burn, Isabel Ibañez
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya
The Lightning Queen by Laura Resau
#book list#hispanic heritage month#ya books#latinx books#ya world challenge#diverse reads#argentina#bolivia#columbia#cuba#puerto rico#el salvador#mexico#honduras#peru#spain#central america#south america#guatemala#latina#booklr#bookblr
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~ books read in 2023 ~
#9: The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
“Careful! We don’t want to fuck up and get caught again,” Teo whispered as muffled voices bickered inside his backpack.
Rating: 5/5
#the sunbearer trials#aiden thomas#2023 reading list#books#book aesthetic#book moodboard#ya books#fantasy#mythology#lgbtq author#lgbtq books#latinx books#hunger games meets percy jackson#but also so much more
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I'm thinking of making (yet another) sideblog, or even a new main blog, for book-related shit. This is technically supposed to be my book blog but I end up posting everything that doesn't fit into other sideblogs, and I'd love to interact more with whatever kind of book community still exists on tumblr. It's been like six years since I read an entire (new) book, and I want to share with others!
If anyone here is still in booklr/generally has a book blog, what are your thoughts? Also, please share with me your book/writing blog so I can check it out! :D
PS. I'm tagging a few of my favorite genres so that I can hopefully find people who read/write for them, but I'm open to just about any genre. I'd also love to find more readers/writers of color.
#booklr#book community#reading community#books#reading#poetry#urban fantasy#paranormal#speculative fiction#horror#queer books#magical realism#authors of color#latinx books#latine books#writers of tumblr#writeblr
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Vampires and vaqueros face off on the Texas-Mexico border in this supernatural western from the author of THE HACIENDA.
As the daughter of a rancher in 1840s Mexico, Nena knows a thing or two about monsters—her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that drains men of their blood and leaves them for dead.
Something that once attacked Nena nine years ago.
Believing Nena dead, Néstor has been on the run from his grief ever since, moving from ranch to ranch working as a vaquero. But no amount of drink can dispel the night terrors of sharp teeth; no woman can erase his childhood sweetheart from his mind.
When the United States attacks Mexico in 1846, the two are brought abruptly together on the road to war: Nena as a curandera, a healer striving to prove her worth to her father so that he does not marry her off to a stranger, and Néstor as a member of the auxiliary cavalry of ranchers and vaqueros. But the shock of their reunion—and Nena’s rage at Néstor for seemingly abandoning her long ago—is quickly overshadowed by the appearance of a nightmare made flesh.
And unless Nena and Néstor work through their past and face the future together, neither will survive to see the dawn.
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⇢ three kings by freydís moon
☽ coastal cottagecore ☽ mmm romance ☽ selkie lore ☽ christmas backdrop ☽ witchcraft & sex pollen ☽ golden retriever latinx husband ☽ bitey seal man with trust issues ☽ feisty trans lighthouse keeper ☽
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Ethan Shaw—lighthouse keeper and local witch—lives a charmed life in his chilly, coastal hometown. Blessed with a flourishing garden and a stable livelihood, Ethan can’t complain. But when his husband, Captain Peter Vásquez, brings home a wounded leopard seal after an impromptu storm, Ethan is faced with a curious situation: caring for a lost selkie named Nico Locke.
As Ethan struggles with the possibility of being infertile, insecurities surrounding his marriage, and a newly formed magical bond with a hostile, handsome selkie, his comfortable life begins to fracture. But could breakage lead to something better?
With autumn at their heels and winter on the horizon, Ethan, Peter, and Nico test the boundaries of a new relationship, shared intimacy, and the chance at a future together.
buy the book
#release day!!#cottagecore#latinx books#queer books#trans books#smut#romance#romance books#booklr#this book is Miyazaki vibes but it fucks#meet my messy sons
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As September is coming to an end, here's a few of the Latinx books coming out next month that you might want to preorder!
#booklr#books#diverse books#ya books#bookworm#mg books#ya fantasy#mg fantasy#ya romance#read latinx#latinx books
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Just finished reading American Brujeria by J. Allen Cross and I have to say I LOVE this book so much! I recommend it to everyone but especially for Mexican American or Latin@ witches. Even if you don’t practice witchcraft, this is a beautiful book that made me feel proud of my roots and of the magic of my people and culture. A huge part of this book was so affirming for me as a Mexican American and as someone who is “in between” two worlds and two cultures. Definitely something that I will keep referring back to. I also recommend the podcast “Invoking Witchcraft” which this author co-hosted on. They have discontinued the podcast but the episodes are still up and have lots of valuable information!
#witchblr#witchcraft#american brujeria#witch community#witchcraft books#folk magic#latinx books#mexican american#folk practice
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The Hacienda-Review
My anticipation for this book was low-key at first. I was a sucker for the cover though. I knew I would get to it eventually. But, it kept popping up on my Goodreads feed. It almost felt subliminal. Looked it up on Libby and sure enough, the book was there. Seriously, I'm glad my library had copies of it. I was instantly swept off my feet! I forgot about my other books and just fell into world that is Hacienda San Isidro. I'm still reveling in the aftermath. A book hangover, if you will.
Plot:
In the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz’s father is executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife’s sudden demise, choosing instead to seize the security his estate in the countryside provides. She will have her own home again, no matter the cost.
But Hacienda San Isidro is not the sanctuary she imagined.
When Rodolfo returns to work in the capital, visions and voices invade Beatriz’s sleep. The weight of invisible eyes follows her every move. Rodolfo’s sister, Juana, scoffs at Beatriz’s fears—but why does she refuse to enter the house at night? Why does the cook burn copal incense at the edge of the kitchen and mark its doorway with strange symbols? What really happened to the first Doña Solórzano?
Beatriz only knows two things for certain: Something is wrong with the hacienda. And no one there will help her.
Desperate for help, she clings to the young priest, Padre Andrés, as an ally. No ordinary priest, Andrés will have to rely on his skills as a witch to fight off the malevolent presence haunting the hacienda and protect the woman for whom he feels a powerful, forbidden attraction. But even he might not be enough to battle the darkness.
Far from a refuge, San Isidro may be Beatriz’s doom.
4/5 STARS
Let me start off with saying that The Hacienda had my WHOLE attention from the very beginning. I can say with much certainty that it's been a long time since an audiobook pulled me into its clutches that quickly. I'm usually apprehensive with most audiobooks because I don't know how the narrators will be. Most of the time, it takes a couple of chapters for me to get use to narrator's voice and then connect with the story. But not this book, these narrators held my attention from start to finish.
From the VERY start, it enveloped me an unforgettable way. The first chapter starts from the end of the book and works backwards. I absolutely loved that beginning. Not only was I intrigued with the direction but I was instantly curious about these characters. We are first introduce to Andres and know nothing about him or his purpose in the book. It flashbacks to Beatriz before arriving to Sin Isidro and introducing us to her. I actually liked having different perspectives in books. I enjoyed going between Beatriz and Andres' thoughts and experiences.
The relationship and dynamic built between Beatriz and Andres was probably my favorite thing about this whole book. Their forbidden love that grows so delicately and lovely throughout the book. I don't want to say anymore. But, I will forever ship those two! PARA SIEMPRE!
This story takes place during a few timelines: after the Spanish Inquisition, a little before the overthrow of the Mexican government and present day 1800s. You could tell the author really did her researching during that time period. Discussing the Casta system and the constant question of linage and skin color. Casting a light on how the Spanish used their systems to maintain their power and superiority over other racial groups. Their total lack and blatant disregard for mestizos and indigenous life. It's not for the faint-hearted. There was also heavy themes of Catholicism and how it ruled during that time.
The Hacienda also gets very atmospheric. Each chapter brings on that eeriness of being watched. Being hunted and teased by the evil that resides in the house. It almost feels like you stepped into the house and are experiencing it yourself. That's what happened to me. Like the hands of the Hacienda pulled me into its darkness. That my book buddies, is a sign of good writing. I know I could keep writing about it but I have to stop...
In all honesty, I wasn't sure what to expect from this story but this is exactly what I wanted out of a gothic story. I mean, a creepy and eerie haunted house story set in Mexico with intriguing, complex and layered characters? What more can you ask for? But my biggest reason and connection to the story was the culture and heritage. I come from a Guatemalan family. Much of my bloodline is indigenous and Spanish. I was able to understand these topics so well because I heard my own families' stories. I knew the hardships and I know how bad indigenous communities still have it in Guatemala, Mexico and other Central & South American countries. Unfortunately, the fight is far from over. I hope it will end one day. I applaud and appreciate the author for her research and shining lights on topics that still need to be discuss. That need to be changed.
The Hacienda is definitely worth a read. I highly recommend and I can't wait to put it in my collection!
XOXO
Sincerely,
Veronica
#sincerelyveronica#the hacienda#isabel cañas#gothic horror#gothic literature#mexican culture#latinx books#latine books#book blog#bookworm#bibliophile#book review#bookblr#booknerd#books and reading
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“Jasmine tried not to take it personally, but taking things personally was one of her greatest skills.”
― Alexis Daria, You Had Me at Hola
#favorite books#you had me at hola#alexis daria#celebrity romance#latinx books#book recommendations#booklr#romance books#hot topics
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“Desahogar: to un-drown, to cry until you don’t need to cry no more.”
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I'm participating in the Trans Rights Readathon (March 20th-March 27th) created by Sims-bookstagrams-badly AND I'm doing this Trans Book Challenge (no time frame) on The StoryGraph!
As May the Best Man Win took me longer than I expected (and loved it, more info on that forthcoming), I only have one more book that I'm starting while the readathon is still on.
I will most certainly not finish it before the end of the day, but my final book for this week is Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas!
Everyone raves about Aiden Thomas' work, so I'm thrilled to finally read some of it. I picked this one specifically to start with because I love a good magical summoning gone wrong, and I'm extremely intrigued by the cover (what can I say, sometimes I judge a book by its cover). Bonus points for the MC having to navigate being trans with a traditional family - I imagine I will be able to heavily relate to the feeling of How Do I Convince My Family I Am A Boy, Actually?
The full summary of Cemetery Boys can be found here!
And you can donate to the Trans Health Legal Fund here or Mermaids here!
Happy trans reading y'all!!!
(PS: Even though today is the last day of the readathon, I plan to keep y'all updated on my StoryGraph trans book challenge. So stay tuned for that!)
#cemetery boys#aiden thomas#transrightsreadathon#trans books challenge#queer books#trans books#latinx books
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Last Month, for Latinx Heritage Month, I took the Latinx Challenge and posted a book of poetry written by a Latinx author for 30 days. These are the books I shared. Some are newer than others, but each one holds a special place in my life.
Mouth - Jo Reyes-Boitel
Zarzamora - Vincent Cooper
A Saint for Lost Things - Christopher Martínez
Revelations - Ruben Quesada
Teeth - Aracelis Grimay
The Handyman’s Guide to the End Times - Juan J. Morales
Catrachos - Roy Guzmán
The Possibilities of Mud - Joe Jimenez
The Iceworker Sings - Andres Montoya
Speaking Wiri Wiri - Dan Vera
Brazos Carry Me - Pablo Miguel Martínez
Snake Poems - Francisco X. Alarcón
With the River on Our Face - Emmy Pérez
The Color of Light - Odilia Galvan Rodriguez
Culture of Flow - Tim Z. Hernandez
Backlit Hour - José A. Rodríguez
Guillotine - Eduardo C. Corral
Poxo - Isaac Chavarria
Notes on the Assemblage - Juan Felipe Herrera
City Without Altar - Jasmine Mendez
Everything is Returned to the Soil - Briana Muñoz
Arsenal with Praise Song - Rodney Gómez
Refuse - Julian Randal
The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo
Rant, Chant, Chisme - Amalia Ortiz
Flower Grand First - Gustavo Hernandez
Broken Mesas - Joseph Delgado
Bosque - Michelle Otero
Cry, Howl - Edward Vidaurre
Blood Sugar Canto - Ire’ne Lara Silva
#poetry#poets on tumblr#poetsandwriters#books and literature#books and reading#booklr#bookblr#latinx#latinx writer#latinx books#latinxheritagemonth#literature#writing
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Hey, I have no idea how to Promote Myself™️ as an author on here since I got used to that on Twitter, but yesterday a new YA Latine anthology got published and my story “Beyond the Mist” is in it! It’s also the cover design!
My story is about two girls who awaken sealed magic to save their home from a long-standing lie. Also, there’s a giant coquí.
This anthology collects new and up & coming YA speculative fiction authors. There’s fantasy, sci fi, romance, and horror! All the authors are Latine! None of us are particular famous! Some of our stories (including mine) are gay!
You can pick up your copy here!
https://www.beeinfinite.org/product-page/where-monsters-lurk-magic-hides
And, uh, here are some quotes from my story that I made for IG and Twitter, but, you know 😂
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#latinecreators#Latine books#Latinx books#ya fantasy#anthologies#book tumblr#authors on tumblr#new books#I literally don’t even know what tags to use for publishing on here#indie authors#indie publishers#queer books#I can post more quotes in another post if y’all want???#coquí#Instagram
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🇦🇷 Argentina
Region: South America
Lobizona
Author: Romina Garber
400 pages, published 2020
Original language: English
Native author? Yes
Age: Teen
Blurb:
Manuela Azul has been crammed into an existence that feels too small for her. As an undocumented immigrant who's on the run from her father's Argentine crime-family, Manu is confined to a small apartment and a small life in Miami, Florida. Until Manu's protective bubble is shattered.
Her surrogate grandmother is attacked, lifelong lies are exposed, and her mother is arrested by ICE. Without a home, without answers, and finally without shackles, Manu investigates the only clue she has about her past--a mysterious Z emblem--which leads her to a secret world buried within our own. A world connected to her dead father and his criminal past. A world straight out of Argentine folklore, where the seventh consecutive daughter is born a bruja and the seventh consecutive son is a lobizona, a werewolf. A world where her unusual eyes allow her to belong.
As Manu uncovers her own story and traces her real heritage all the way back to a cursed city in Argentina, she learns it's not just her U.S. residency that's illegal. . . .it's her entire existence.
Other reps: #disability, illness (though a supernatural one)
Genres: #supernatural #immigration #folklore
My thoughts:
Werewolves, crime families, a girl with star-shaped eyes from birth - throw in some Argentine folklore and the realities of being undocumented, and there you have the pitch for Lobizona.
Part of a series.
Review to come.
Kindle link
#argentina#book blog#ya books#ya world challenge#supernatural#immigration#folklore#south america#latinx books#latina#disability illness
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I might have something *extremely* exciting (and maybe... cover related?!) to show everyone tomorrow 👀⚡️
#writeblr#writing#writers of tumblr#creative writing#writing community#latinx books#latinx#horror books#bipoc horror#writing advice
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⇢ heart, haunt, havoc - feb 14. 2023 ⇠
∙ t4t gothic romance ∙ horror ∙ graverobbing dates ∙ exorcisms ∙ religious trauma ∙ sentient haunted house ∙ brujería ∙ ghost hunting ∙ constantine x hill house but make it gay ∙
now available for pre-order
Laced with romance, gothic imagery, Catholic mysticism, diaspora, and horror…
When lonely transgender exorcist, Colin Hart, finds himself challenged by an unruly haunted house in Gideon, Colorado, he’s kept awake by ghosts, demons, ghouls, and the handsome nonbinary owner of the house, Bishop Martínez.
Unlike the simple hauntings Colin is accustomed to, Bishop’s house is a living beacon, attracting a plethora of inhuman creatures, including a vengeful wolf-headed spirit who might be the key to quieting their sleepless nights.
But as a heartbreaking mystery unravels, Colin comes face-to-face with the past Bishop tried to bury, opens a closet full of bloody skeletons, and trips into an accidental romance.
As paranormally skilled as Colin might be, this particular haunting may be too messy for him to handle…
#preorder#horror books#romance books#transmasc#trans romance#trans books#gothic#gothic romance#books and reading#booklr#novella#original writing#hurt/comfort#angst and feels#latinx books
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