Book Reviews on stories written by people of color, and/or with main characters who are people of color. African American, Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern.
Review Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams has everything you're looking for in a romantasy. In a world full of magic, monsters, assassins, and sorcerers, a young mortal woman embarks on an epic quest to save her sister from a sorcerer's curse. But she can't do it alone. So she finds the scariest, meanest… Continue reading Mayhem and the Mortal by Shanora Williams
The Other Moctezuma Girls by Sofia Robleda In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Sofia Robleda to talk about her new book, The Other Moctezuma Girls, available February 24. She talks about how researching for her previous book led to this one. Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode: Cantina Book Club… Continue reading Episode 128 – Sofia Robleda: The Other Moctezuma Girls
As a fan of historical fiction and being of Mexican heritage, I had high hopes for The Other Moctezuma Girls. And I’m happy to report that Sofia Robleda did not disappoint. Through 16-year-old Isabel’s eyes, readers get a “treasure” hunt through the Mexican valley and how children come to terms with learning the truth about who her late mother really was.
