6/8/2023 0 Comments Incendiary by zoraida cordovaIt's a rare series opener that makes you long for a third book in the series, but Córdova packs so much information and background into the story of the Moria that, for once, this might have been a series better served as a trilogy instead of a duology. This part-fantasy, part-thriller is full of court intrigue, spycraft, and magical world building that is sure to attract not just Córdova's existing readers but fans of Bardugo, Carson, and Cashore. The propulsive storyline and plot twists should appeal to readers interested in unputdownable fantasies. Teens who read the book may be interested in learning more about the real Inquisition and its historical impact. The protagonist is a powerful young woman who learns to become unapologetic about her powers and begins to trust herself rather than the various manipulative men around her. People have Spanish-sounding names but are racially diverse, ranging from fair-skinned to brown and black. There's a brief love scene and some kissing, but the romance isn't the point of the story. Given the inspiration, it's unsurprising that the book features a good bit of violence, including scenes of torture (manual and supernatural), executions, fires, poisoning, and other forms of killing. A young magical woman has to try to rescue her kind from destruction at the hands of the King and his minions. Parents need to know that Incendiary is the first book in a two-part fantasy series by best-selling author Zoraida Córdova about a universe inspired by Inquisition-era Spain.
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