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Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas #2) by Zoraida Córdova (ARC) - Review


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I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lula feels like an outsider. After Alex gains newfound Encantrix powers have scarred her more than her healing abilities can fix, Lula just wants to be comforted by her family. Thank the Deos for Maks, her boyfriend who sees the best in her and brings a spark of light to her life. Then a bus crash changes everything. All of her classmates are dead, including Maks. With her powers Lula can resurrect Maks, even if she needs the help of her sisters in order to defy Death. Magic that defies the laws of the deos is unpredictable and dangerous. When it's all said and done, though, Maks isn't the only one that's back.

Bruja Born (Brooklyn Brujas #2) by Zoraida Córdova is a fantastic sequel to Labyrinth Lost. In fact, I definitely preferred this sequel to book one. Labyrinth Lost was good and very promising, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. However, I needed to return to the world that Córdova created because her world-building is top notch. As much as I enjoyed exploring the world of Los Lagos the first time around, I loved exploring the sisters' expanding world at home seeing more of the magic they're capable of since they've really started to come into their own. Without the Alice in Wonderland major inspiration, this novel is able to stand more on its own two feet. Honestly, I think I prefer Lula more than Alex as the leading perspective character. I found myself much more invested in Lula and her story rather than Alex who sometimes fell a bit short for me. Lula goes through a lot here, and as far as I'm concerned she's more realistic and relatable overall despite her flaws. My one favorite "cameo" in this story is at the 26% - Adam Silvera get a shout out! Finally, I just want to mention that this novel is more a companion to book one rather than a direct sequel. You wouldn't necessarily need to be familiar with Labyrinth Lost to appreciate Bruja Born, but honestly it just makes the story more intriguing to know the characters, world, and everything the Moritz family has been through.

Overall, Bruja Born hooked me right from the get go. I'm can't wait to see book three - and, of course, I expect it's going to feature Rose, the third Moritz sister, who has psychic abilities. I'm also looking forward to seeing more of the Thorne Hill Alliance and the Knights of Lavant in the next book. In the meantime, though, I will need to pick up the Cordova's other fantasy series, The Vicious Deep to tide myself over. If you're a fan of dark YA urban fantasies, witches, magic, you'll need to try this companion novel.

Thanks again, NetGalley!


I read this ARC from May 24 - 25, 2018 and my review is also available on Goodreads.

Comments

  1. I just read another review who liked Alex's books more than Lula's, so that's interesting! I did really like this one but I'm so curious about Rose now. :)

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. I'm definitely interested to see where they go with it.

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  2. I missed out reading Labyrinth Lost when it came out but it's still on my TBR. So glad you loved the sequel😊

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  3. This sounds so cool! I still have to check out the first book!

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  4. WAHOO FIVE STARS!!!! I don't know if I prefer this one over Labyrinth Lost, but I loved the worldbuilding in this one! I laughed out loud with the Adam cameo as the Tall Reporter. HAHA.

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    1. Yes, Cordova is great a creating the world! That part was hilarious! I had to go back and make sure I read that right!

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  5. I'm glad to see you liked this book. I also read and loved Bruja Born.

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  6. You are the third person, who liked this better than book 1. That means I am going to love it, because I really liked book one. Great review!

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