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The Witches of El Paso

The Witches of El Paso

Spell-binding and haunting, The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo captures you in its chaotic nature of past and present witches. The premonitions and fainting spells she has endured since childhood are getting worse, and Nena worries she’ll end up like the scary old curandera down the street. Nena prays for help, and when the mysterious Sister Benedicta arrives late one night, Nena follows her across the borders of space and time.

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The Fourth Portal
Fiction, Fantasy Danielle Ellis Fiction, Fantasy Danielle Ellis

The Fourth Portal

Gattica meets Dune in The Fourth Portal by J. A. Merkel, an epic fantasy series rooted in the seven chakras. With outstanding world building, Merkel takes you on Fenri the Knowledger’s journey to solve the mystery of who opened the fourth portal but ultimately finds the truth buried in secrets and lies.

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Notes on Her Color
Fiction, Fantasy, Magical Realism Danielle Ellis Fiction, Fantasy, Magical Realism Danielle Ellis

Notes on Her Color

Notes on Her Color follows the story of Gabrielle who comes-of-age dealing with racism and the extraordinary ability to perform passing - the ability to change her skin color based on her mood. Navigating tense family dynamics and the world around her, Gabrielle finds he safe space in music and finds her true self in the process.

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