Labyrinth Lost
Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova, published by Sourcebooks Fire in 2016, is a reprint edition featuring 324 pages in English. This book follows the journey of Alex, a powerful bruja who grapples with her magical heritage after her father’s mysterious disappearance. As she prepares for her Deathday, a significant event in a bruja’s life, her attempt to rid herself of magic leads to unexpected consequences, including the vanishing of her family. To reclaim them, Alex must navigate the mystical land of Los Lagos, accompanied by Nova, a brujo with his own motives.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and magic with themes of family and identity. The story explores Alex’s quest as she uncovers truths about herself and her powers while confronting the challenges of her lineage. Labyrinth Lost is part of the Brooklyn Brujas series, which delves into the lives of three sisters and their adventures in a world filled with supernatural elements. This edition presents a unique blend of Latinx culture and queer representation, making it a notable addition to young adult fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
The first book in the Latinx-infused Queer fantasy series from Zoraida Córdova, highly acclaimed author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, that follows three sisters–and teen witches–as they develop their powers and battle magic through epic questing in the realms beyond.
Alex is a bruja and the most powerful witch in her family. But she’s hated magic ever since it made her father disappear into thin air. So while most girls celebrate their Quinceañera, Alex prepares for her Deathday–the most important day in a bruja’s life and her only opportunity to rid herself of magic.
But the curse she performs during the ceremony backfires, and her family vanishes, forcing Alex to absorb all of the magic from her family line. Left alone, Alex seeks help from Nova, a brujo with ambitions of his own.
To get her family back they must travel to Los Lagos, a land in-between, as dark as Limbo and as strange as Wonderland. And while she’s there, what she discovers about herself, her powers, and her family, will change everything…
Brooklyn Brujas Series:
- Labyrinth Lost (Book 1): Alex’s story–set in the mythical fantasy world of Los Lagos
- Bruja Born (Book 2): Lula’s story–urban fantasy set on the streets of Brooklyn
- Wayward Witch (Book 3): Rose’s story–set in the magical lost realm of Adas
Perfect for fans of:
- Teen LGBTQ books
- Latin American fiction
- Witch books
- Myths & legends
- Dark fantasy quests
Praise for Labryinth Lost:
An NPR Best Young Adult Book of 2016
Tor.com’s Best YA SFF of 2016
A Bustle Best Book of 2016 Selection
A Paste Magazine Best Books of 2016
“[Labyrinth Lost] kicked off…an incredible rise of non-hetero hexing.”–Dahlia Adler, Tor.com
“A richly Latin American, giddily exciting novel.”–New York Times Book Review
“A brilliant brown-girl-in-Brooklyn update on Alice in Wonderland and Dante’s Inferno. Very creepy, very magical, very necessary.”–Janiel Jose Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper
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