Cece Rios and the King of Fears

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In this thrilling sequel to the spellbinding (Booklist starred review) and mesmerizing (Publishers Weekly starred review) middle grade fantasy adventure Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls, Cece and her sister Juana must journey into the stronghold of Devils Alley to challenge the criatura king El Cucuy.

Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juanas soul is still trapped in Devils Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrern.

But then they discover that El Cucuy, king of the criaturas, is hunting for Cece, craving her powers for his own dark purposes. Can the Rios sistersalong with Coyote, Little Lion, and their other criatura alliesuncover his secrets and reclaim Juanas soul Or will the sinister forces of Devils Alley overcome them all

This award-winning series is perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Reviews

"Heartfelt, fast-paced, and entertaining." Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls: "Riveras spellbinding debut feels incredibly fresh. Enchanted readers will hope for more from Cece and her extraordinary, magical world." Booklist (starred review) "With strong ties to Mesoamerican lore and culture, the story hits the sweet spot between dark and light.Lively, endearing, and full of character." Kirkus Reviews(starred review) "Mesmerizing...With excellent pacing and rich world-building, debut author Rivera flawlessly immerses readers in the landscape of Tierra del Sol and Ceces journey." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Intertwined with rich Mexican folklore and culturally infused language, this is a brilliantly unveiled coming-of-age story not for the faint of heart.... Courage, determination, and unwavering love are the foundation of this debut." School Library Journal "...Packed with magic, adventure, friendship, and Latinx-inspired mythology... [Readers]will delight in exploring Ceces world." Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Rich world-building and enticing characterization strike hope for a sequel about the dauntless Cece." Horn Book Magazine "With distinct voices for the human and supernatural characters, Guerras narration enhances the magical realism of the mythological fantasy. Listeners will be cheering for the endearing heroine to prove herself and rescue her sister." Booklist "An astonishing and moving tale infused with spirit and unforgettable magic." J.C. Cervantes, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Storm Runner series "Flush with incredible worldbuilding, mucho espaol throughout, and an unforgettable cast, this book reminds us that our greatest strengths can sometimes be found in the unlikeliest of places." Pablo Cartaya, award-winning author ofThe Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora "Pokemon meets Coco in a spirited and moving adventure, at once familiar and tantalizingly strange, peopled by beautifully crafted and vivid characters." David Bowles, award-winning author ofThey Call Me Gero A new Narnia full of desert heat and danger,Cece Rios and the Desert of Soulsmixes familiar myth, inventive magic, and vivid characters to capture readers. Anna Meriano, author of the Love Sugar Magic series A beautifully written fantasy story with tons of heart! Ryan Calejo, author of theCharlie Hernndez series

Author Bio

Kaela Rivera still believes in the folktales of her Mexican-American and British parents, but now she writes about them from the adventure-filled mountains of the Wild West. When she's not crafting stories, she's using her English degree from BYU-I as an editor for a marketing company (or secretly doodling her characters in the margins of her notebook).