The Wicked Bargain
The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa is a young adult fantasy novel published by National Geographic Books on February 28, 2023. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Mar León de la Rosa, a transmasculine nonbinary teen pirate with the magical ability to manipulate fire and ice, as they navigate a perilous mission involving revenge, redemption, and a dangerous pact with el Diablo.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of identity and courage as Mar faces the consequences of a wicked bargain made by their father. With the soul of Mar’s father and their entire crew at stake, the protagonist is thrust into a high-stakes dilemma when el Diablo demands a choice that could lead to devastating outcomes. Alongside unexpected allies, including Bas, a handsome pirate, and Dami, a gender-fluid demonio, Mar embarks on a journey that challenges their understanding of magic and bravery. This tale intertwines elements of fantasy and historical context, set against the backdrop of the Caribbean and Latin America.
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El Diablo is in the details in this Latinx pirate fantasy starring a transmasculine nonbinary teen with a mission of revenge, redemption, and revolution.
On Mar León de la Rosa’s sixteenth birthday, el Diablo comes calling. Mar is a transmasculine nonbinary teen pirate hiding a magical ability to manipulate fire and ice. But their magic isn’t enough to reverse a wicked bargain made by their father, and now el Diablo has come to collect his payment: the soul of Mar’s father and the entire crew of their ship.
When Mar is miraculously rescued by the sole remaining pirate crew in the Caribbean, el Diablo returns to give them a choice: give up their soul to save their father by the harvest moon, or never see him again. The task is impossible–Mar refuses to make a bargain, and there’s no way their magic is a match for el Diablo. Then Mar finds the most unlikely allies: Bas, an infuriatingly arrogant and handsome pirate–and the captain’s son; and Dami, a gender-fluid demonio whose motives are never quite clear. For the first time in their life, Mar may have the courage to use their magic. It could be their only redemption–or it could mean certain death.
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