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A review by queer_bookwyrm
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: Violence, blood
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova is book one in the Brooklyn Brujas duology. This was a great YA book with lots of Latine representation and "careful what you wish for" message.
We follow Alejandra Mortiz, the middle daughter in a family of modern Brujas in Brooklyn. Alex is afraid of her power, as it seems to only appear when she is angry or afraid, and tends to have terrible consequences. During her Deathday ceremony (a coming of age ceremony for brujas) she conspires to reject her powers to get rid of them, but instead of her powers disappearing, her family (dead and alive) disappear instead.
With a brujo named Nova and her best friend, Rishi, Alex must travel to Los Lagos to free her family and ancestors and defeat the Devourer. On the way she learns more about herself and her power.
This was a story about family and identity, that also included some great magic with consequences, different creatures, and a bisexual love triangle. This was a fun read, and I'll definitely be reading the next book!
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova is book one in the Brooklyn Brujas duology. This was a great YA book with lots of Latine representation and "careful what you wish for" message.
We follow Alejandra Mortiz, the middle daughter in a family of modern Brujas in Brooklyn. Alex is afraid of her power, as it seems to only appear when she is angry or afraid, and tends to have terrible consequences. During her Deathday ceremony (a coming of age ceremony for brujas) she conspires to reject her powers to get rid of them, but instead of her powers disappearing, her family (dead and alive) disappear instead.
With a brujo named Nova and her best friend, Rishi, Alex must travel to Los Lagos to free her family and ancestors and defeat the Devourer. On the way she learns more about herself and her power.
This was a story about family and identity, that also included some great magic with consequences, different creatures, and a bisexual love triangle. This was a fun read, and I'll definitely be reading the next book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Blood