Bruja Born is the second book in the urban fantasy series Brooklyn Brujas, and one of the best YA fantasy novels I've read in 2018.I almost didn't read this. The first book, Labyrinth Lost, followed middle sister Alex. I read it when I was Alex's age, and I still found both the narration and the writing to be very juvenile, the plot predictable. I didn't have any of these problems with Bruja Born, and I think this book is worth reading even if you were disappointed by Labyrinth Lost. This novel

I didn't like this nearly as much as I liked Labryinth Lost, and I think that 90% of the reason is because I really didn't like Lula.Basically this book (no spoilers, I promise):Maks: So uh, I'm breaking up with you.Lula: OMG no! I'm hot. You love me.*ten minutes later, Veronica Mars Season 2 happens*Lula: Maks, I'm not going to let you die! We'll be together forever!*literally hundreds more people die because of Lula's canto*Lula: Oh Maks, my heart is breaking for you!Lula: Um, yeah, so like, n...

5/5Date Reviewed: 21 July 2018This Review was first posted on Keep Reading Forward. If you want to see more, check out our other locations as well as here. “This is a love story. At least, it was, before my sister sent me to hell.” Bruja Born has been one of my most anticipated books of 2018. I am a big fan of Zoraida Cordóva ever since I began my YA obsession with Cordóva’s The Vicious Deep series. When I first learned that a new series was on its way involving magic, I was excited. The first...

I FUCKING LOST IT TOWARDS THE END!!!!! It been a long time since I yelled at the book while reading it!!! Bruja Born was a wild ride from start to finish. Can't wait to read the 3rd book!!! 10/10 would recommend.

BRUJA BORN AS A PART OF A SERIESThis is the second book of the Brooklyn Brujas series, and as such it has two problems:- it was completely unnecessary as a sequel. The events are in no way connected to what happened in book 1. Seriously, there is absolutely no reason this book exists, except that perhaps the author signed a 3-book contract. - it's not a very good book.BRUJA BORN AS A BOOKWhat I liked:“I have a plan.” She squints in my direction. “I don’t like that face.”“I don’t like your face e...

I'm just a girl, forcing myself through a diverse fantasy series, wanting to love it.. and failing.Despite a really strong start that had me super duper excited, BRUJA BORN, the second in the Brooklyn Brujas series, once again failed to win me over. Everything about this series, the diversity of the cast, the coolness factor of the bruja mythology (not to mention the expanded universe and paranormal types we got in this installment), all of it, should be a guaranteed win for me. But I'm just not...

First, I much mention right out the gate that I much preferred this novel in comparison to "Labyrinth Lost". One of my biggest issues with the original novel was that I became confused in how the different language was used with the assumption that the reader would simply understand. That issue was resolved in this sequel and it was done amazingly well, allowing a different language to be integrated in the story with small explanations subtly coinciding with their use. As well, I really enjoyed

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Review Originally Posted On The Sassy Book Geek **** Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire for providing me with an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review ****Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars****Trigger Warnings: Violence, Death, Gore, & Self Harm (for magical purposes)****I enjoyed the first book “Labyrinth Lost” (review here) which was told from Alex Mortiz’s POV and full of Latinx magic and mythology, it’s a fantastic book overall. I was a bit skeptical when I found out the sequel would be told

I’ve never been a fan of zombies. But casimuertos, I like! This book was full of action, from the start. I loved it like the first one and probably like the third one that I can’t wait to read. 2019 is too far away!!! I also loved how the story is told from a different character: in the first book, you live through Alex, and now, through Lula. Can’t wait to see who it will be for book 3! Rose, Nova or Patricio? I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher, through NetGalley, in exchange

I liked this one a little bit less than the first book in the series… mostly, because I expected some smarter decision making from Lula… I mean, come on… especially since the whole Alex situation happened just a few months ago… BUT I do (sort of) understand why she wasn't exactly rational… she is still very young and went through some very traumatic stuff in a very short time… I absolutely loved the additional informations we learned about the world, including some very interesting new character...

very good, I liked it even more than the first one!

I’m pretty happy to report that I enjoyed this one more than I expected to! I liked the way that this opened up the world and lore of the brujas and their magic, and I enjoyed the visuals and action of this story too. Looking forward to Rose’s story! And maybe Nova’s? I’m down for more brujas and brujos.

3'5-4★Vid review available here: https://youtu.be/46tdSVfV6rQ on March, 20th, 2019

*Source* NetGalley*Genre* Young Adult / Fantasy\*Rating* 3.5-4*Thoughts*Bruja Born is the second installment in author Zoraida Córdova's Brooklyn Brujas series. Labyrinth Lost introduced readers to the Mortiz family, especially sisters Alejandra (Alex), Lula (oldest), and Rose (youngest), who are witches gifted by the Deos (Gods) with a variety of different magics. It has been 7 months since the events of Labyrinth Lost in which Alex tried to rid herself of magic, and learned that she's a powerf...

Great book!! Just missing something

ARC provided by Sourcebooks in exchange for an honest review.1.) Labyrinth Lost ★★★★🔮 My favorite review for Bruja Born: Lilly's! “This is a love story. At least, it was, before my sister sent me to hell.” Friends, Bruja Born was such a treat. It’s the ownvoices, Latinx, magical story you’ve been looking for. And I liked it even more than Labyrinth Lost, which I loved! When I first requested an ARC of this, I was completely surprised when I found out it wouldn’t be following Alex, the

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...

Ahoy there me mateys! I received this fantasy eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. So here are me honest musings. While I try to post no spoilers, if ye haven’t read the first book and ye keep reading this log then ye have been forewarned and continue at yer own peril . . .It was an absolute delight to be back in the world created by this author. If ye haven't read these novels, they mix Latin American religions and cultures, Mexican holidays, Afro-Caribbean religion, and other

4.5 starsI *love* the premise, world, characters, and just everything about this series. It is all deeply developed and masterfully executed.AND THAT ENDING. I need the next book stat.FRTC**Huge thanks to the publisher for sending me an arc to review. All thoughts and comments are my own**---------Full review can be found here: https://agingerlyreview.wordpress.com...I absolute loved Labyrinth Lost and was impatiently waiting for the second book in the Brooklyn Brujas series. I’m thrilled to tel...