A brilliant novel, yes it's based on some fantasy tropes, but "Incendiary" by Zoraida Córdova delivers the action, intrigue and twists that make it a refreshing read. Renata Convida has the power to steal someone's memories with her touch, making her one of the few people in the world with this power. The current king … Seguir leyendo Review – Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova
Review – The Battle of Jedha by George Mann
The Battle of Jedha is a great audiodrama that continues the story of The High Republic in its second phase that went farther back in time to provide context for the great disaster and the destruction of Starlight Beacon. After the events of "Convergence" (which are summarized as part of the characters conversations), the sign … Seguir leyendo Review – The Battle of Jedha by George Mann
Review – The Afterward by E. K. Johnston
"The Afterward" is a delightful novel by E. K. Johnston where she follows the premise of what happens after the "happily ever after" of noble adventurers. After a perilous and epic quest to save the world (which is also presented in the book as a series of flashbacks), we see the heroines return to their … Seguir leyendo Review – The Afterward by E. K. Johnston
Review – Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-García
"Prime Meridian" is a novella by Silvia Moreno-García. Set in the near future where Mars has been colonized, Amelia, a Mexican woman, navigates through her once bright future, now bleak due to abandoning school to take care of her ill mother. Now that she has passed away, and all opportunities seem to have vanished, she … Seguir leyendo Review – Prime Meridian by Silvia Moreno-García
Review – A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
"A Lot Like Adiós" by Alexis Daria is a romance novel, sort of a follow up to "You Had Me at Hola", since they share some characters, so you will have a kick if you read the successful first novel by Daria. Continuing with my Latino author reads, this novel is a slick, easy to … Seguir leyendo Review – A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria
Próximo lanzamiento – Planeta México febrero 2023
Editorial Planeta Mexicana anuncia que el próximo 17 de febrero de 2023 saldrá a la novela canon "Hermanos de Batalla", de Mike Chen, publicada originalmente en mayo 2022 en Estados Unidos. La novela cuenta la historia detrás de la frase "ese incidente en Cato Neimoidia" que escuchamos en la película "La Venganza de los Sith". … Seguir leyendo Próximo lanzamiento – Planeta México febrero 2023
Review – Convergence by Zoraida Córdova
Star Wars The High Republic solidifies the second phase of the publishing phenomenon with the first adult novel of the current phase: "Convergence" by Zoraida Córdova. The novel focuses on the Forever War, a conflict between neighboring planets Eiram and E'ronoh, that have caused decades of suffering in both planets and now affects the Galactic … Seguir leyendo Review – Convergence by Zoraida Córdova
Review – Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older
Ballad & Dagger is the first Daniel José Older novel in Rick Riordan's imprint. It is about a teenager finding out the magical powers that he wields and finding his place in his community, a fictitious group of exiles from a lost Caribbean island. The book details the shifts of power between two communities and … Seguir leyendo Review – Ballad & Dagger by Daniel José Older
Preventa disponible – Panini Cómics 30 enero 2023
Panini Cómics México ya ha puesto la preventa para Star Wars Vol. 4: Reino Escarlata, que saldrá a la venta en próximos días. El TPB incluye los números #19-25, consta de 160 páginas y costará $239 pesos. También fue agregada la preventa de Leia: Princesa de Alderaan, El Manga, Vol. 1. Adaptado de la novela … Seguir leyendo Preventa disponible – Panini Cómics 30 enero 2023
Review – Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-García
Another great novel by Silvia Moreno-García, about youth and adulthood with Mexico City as a background. Meche (short for Mercedes) is a 15 year old girl who discovers a powerful force with the help of her friends, Sebastián and Daniela. Together they navigate Mexico through the 80s, finding love, conflicts and breakups. In parallel, Meche … Seguir leyendo Review – Signal to Noise by Silvia Moreno-García










