Cece Rios and the Queen of Brujas [Hardcover]

This stunning conclusion to the Cece Rios trilogy is perfect for fans of J. C. Cervantes and Kwame Mbalia!

Cece Rios and her friends have escaped Devil’s Alley, but the fight to save their world is just beginning.

Despite her growing comfort with her curandera abilities, Cece is worried that she won’t be strong enough to stop her most dangerous enemy yet: her tía, Catrina. Desperate for power and revenge, Catrina has seized the throne of Devil’s Alley and set her sights on the living world.

Catrina’s first move is a brutal attack on the Sun Sanctuary that leaves Tierra del Sol reeling. And no matter how hard they try, Cece and her friends are always one step behind the bruja queen as she seeks to attain the powers of the gods and take control of the four elements.

Cece Rios saved her sister. She rebuilt her familia. But can she take down her vicious tía before Catrina destroys everything Cece has fought so hard to protect? 

This book was such a joy to read! Cece Rios--scared, brave, cursed, blessed, and above all determined to save her sister from the evil El Sombreron--is the kind of hero no one can resist. Even the criaturas fall under her spell, their humanity slowly coaxed out from the layers of rage and bitterness that haunt them. A wonderful reminder that allies can come in all shapes, sizes and colors.   -Chris?Abouzeid, Belmont Books

This is such an amazing story, and a whole new take on the magic/folklore stories I have read before. Cece is a wonderful heroine and I absolutely adore her. The world and magic of the story is so well built and described, and the writing is vivid and delectable with details you feel as though the desert wind is on your face as you stand right there with Cece. The words pull you in and you see her struggle, fail, and ultimately triumph not just in saving her sister but in finding her own strength. A truly, rl£Ô