Raised to fear their magic, twin witches begin receiving premonitions of a killer targeting brujas and must embrace their powers to save lives . . . before it's too late. The high-stakes worldbuilding of Divine Rivals meets the witchy romance of Practical Magic in Vanessa Montalban's thrilling YA Latine fantasy debut.

In contemporary Miami, twins Delfi and Lela are haunted by a family curse that poisons any chance at romantic love. It's no wonder their mother forbids them from getting involved with magic. When Lela and Delfi receive premonitions of a mysterious killer targeting brujas, however, the sisters must embrace their emerging powers to save innocent lives. Teaming up with their best friend Ethan and brooding detective-in-training Andres, Delfi and Lela set out to catch a murderer on a dangerous hunt that will force them to confront the dark secrets of their family's past.

Meanwhile, in 1980s Cuba, Anita de Armas whispers to the spirits for mercy-not for herself, but for the victims of her mother's cult. She's desperate to rid herself of her power, which manifests as inky shadows and an ability to speak to the dead. As political tensions rise and Anita's cult initiation draws near, she must make a decision that could change not only her fate, but the fate of the nation.

Lela, Delfi, and Anita's stories intertwine in a thrilling fantasy that spans oceans and generations as each woman steps into her power, refusing to be subdued by any person or curse.

About the Author
Fueled by the magic of espresso, Miami-born Vanessa Montalban channels her wanderlust for far-off worlds into writing speculative fiction for teens. She's a first-gen graduate from the University of Central Florida where she received her bachelor's in creative writing with summa cum laude honors.

Reviews

"Richly rendered main characters and a knotty central mystery captivate . . . Utterly bewitching." -Kirkus Reviews

"Captivating debut." -Publisher's Weekly

"This action-packed fantasy about discovering a magical inheritance and unearthing long-buried family secrets adds an appealing touch of romance." -Booklist

"Practical Magic meets Miami, A Tall Dark Trouble is bound to become a Cuban American classic." -Nina Moreno,author of Don't Date Rosa Santos

"A Tall Dark Trouble will have readers glued to the pages from beginning to end." -Francesca Flores, author of The Witch and the Vampire

"Uniquely thrilling and sure to cast a spell on every reader." -Sophie Isabelle, author of The Witchery

"Equal parts magical, romantic, and heart wrenching." -Isabel Sterling, author of These Witches Don't Burn and The Coldest Touch

Book Information
ISBN 9781638930129
Author Vanessa Montalban
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint Zando
Publisher Zando