Tag Archives: Zoraida Cordova

Review: Reclaim the Stars Anthology

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Who can resist an anthology full of magical realism and stars? I certainly can’t. Reclaim the Stars consists of seventeen short stories, all of which are centered around one main subject: space and the stars beyond. That is not the only element tying these stories together, as they all feature the Latin American diaspora. In other words – this is an absolute must-read! Continue reading →

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Review: The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

As a massive fan of Zoraida Cordova, I’ve been excitedly looking forward to the release of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. Not only do I love her writing, but this latest novel sounded like it would be right up my alley. Think Practical Magic, but with an Ecuadorian twist. Continue reading →

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Review: A Universe of Wishes: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Universe of Wishes is another amazing anthology that I cannot recommend enough to science fiction and fantasy fans out there. It contains fifteen short stories, all with the single minded focus of celebrated own-voices, diversity, and representation. Continue reading →

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Review: Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Included in this anthology are: Seven Nights for Dying by Tessa Gratton, The Boys From Blood River by Rebecca Roanhorse, Senior Year Sucks by Julie Murphy, The Boy and the Bell by Heidi Helig, A Guidebook for the Newly Sired Desi Vampire by Samira Ahmed, In Kind by Kayla Whaley, Vampires Never Say Die by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker, Bestiary by Laura Ruby, Mirrors, Windows, & Selfies by Mark Osbiro, The House of Black Sapphires by Dhonielle Clayton, and First Kill by Victoria (V.E.) Schwab. Continue reading →

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Review: Wayward Witch by Zoraida Cordova

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Wayward Witch is the third novel in Zoraida Cordova’s Brooklyn Brujas series, and it is a whirlwind of a read. This novel is the epitome of change. Continue reading →

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Review: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark is a collection of short stories set in the Star Wars universe (in case that wasn’t obvious). This collection is much like the animated series, showcasing smaller moments within a much larger time frame. Continue reading →

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