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A review by cidneym
Sinner's Isle by Angela Montoya
5.0
*Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Children's for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
A captivating debut from author Angela Montoya, Sinner's Isle is the perfect book for those who love pirates, romance, magic, and adventure.
Rosa is a Majestic, a powerful woman blessed with magic by the goddess Xiomara. The church has deemed them wicked, and all Majestics have been banished to Sinner's Isle. Once a Majestic comes of age, she’s participates in the yearly Offering, where the king and noblemen visit the island to ritually bind with a Majestic of their choosing. Everyone knows that Rosa, will most likely bind with King Sebastián, as she controls terrifying phantoms. After a failed escape attempt, her cruel mistress Doña Lucía takes Rosa's friend Juana captive in order to keep her in line. Rosa submits to her fate, but when she meets Mariano, the Prince of Pirates. He has been cast off his ship, and is determined to get off the island, but after he meets Rosa, he can only think of leaving with her at his side.
The Mexican folklore that is infused in this swoon-worthy fantasy is outstanding. Spanish is woven seamlessly into the dialogue, creating a rich and immersive world. The characters are strong and fierce, and the romance is a perfect amount of sweet and passionate for young adult readers. Strongly recommend as a purchase for libraries.
A captivating debut from author Angela Montoya, Sinner's Isle is the perfect book for those who love pirates, romance, magic, and adventure.
Rosa is a Majestic, a powerful woman blessed with magic by the goddess Xiomara. The church has deemed them wicked, and all Majestics have been banished to Sinner's Isle. Once a Majestic comes of age, she’s participates in the yearly Offering, where the king and noblemen visit the island to ritually bind with a Majestic of their choosing. Everyone knows that Rosa, will most likely bind with King Sebastián, as she controls terrifying phantoms. After a failed escape attempt, her cruel mistress Doña Lucía takes Rosa's friend Juana captive in order to keep her in line. Rosa submits to her fate, but when she meets Mariano, the Prince of Pirates. He has been cast off his ship, and is determined to get off the island, but after he meets Rosa, he can only think of leaving with her at his side.
The Mexican folklore that is infused in this swoon-worthy fantasy is outstanding. Spanish is woven seamlessly into the dialogue, creating a rich and immersive world. The characters are strong and fierce, and the romance is a perfect amount of sweet and passionate for young adult readers. Strongly recommend as a purchase for libraries.