CeCe lives in Tierra del Sol, a remote village in the desert. Every year, the village prepares for the criatura months, the time when dangerous magical creatures roam the area outside of town. No one wants to be captured by a criatura! Brujas are the only people who consort with spirits. They trap the criaturas and force them to do their will, but brujeria is dangerous and illegal so it's best to follow the rules and stay safe.
But CeCe has never been good at following the rules. When she wonders into a dangerous area, her older sister Juana follows to retrieve her, but Juana is captured by El Sombreron, a powerful dark criatura. The only way to get her back is for CeCe to become a bruja herself.
She must study in secret because her parents would never let her study brujeria, not even to get Juana back. She must learn to trap and master her own criatura in order to train. Lucky for her, the legendary Coyote has a soft spot for humans and agrees to help her.
CeCe will have to win a dangerous competition fighting against experienced brujas who control powerful criaturas to prove she is worthy to enter Devil's Alley and fight El Sombreron for her sister's soul.
Kaela Rivera's fantasy is full of colorful characters and Mexican folklore. This adventure really comes to life with vivid characters and snappy dialogue. CeCe is strong character who refuses to back down but also someone with compassion, even toward the criaturas who should be her enemies. I love the story, and I love CeCe. I can't wait for book two! Highly recommended!
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