TLDR: 5/5 Stars Any story with mermaids is a good one.

Wayward Witch delivers a strong conclusion to the Brooklyn Brujas series, focusing on the youngest sister Rose and her readjusting father. Córdova has given Rose a distinct voice, that I had been eagerly anticipating reading, since she had been spoken over in the previous books. Of course as the journey begins, she often finds herself wondering how her sisters would respond to the situations she’s found in.

As always, Córdova’s descriptions of this new realm are magical. She expanded on concepts of the adas that were first mentioned in Labyrinth Lost.

The new characters were very memorable, in particular Iris (what’s not to love about a warrior princess?) and Lin. In my genderfluid opinion, Lin was great nonbinary representation and it was lovely meeting a brujex with a serious impact on the story.

Family continues to be a strong theme in this installment, with truth as well. This featured a neat take on a ‘truth serum’ scenario and the classic adage ‘be careful what you wish for’. 

Arco is a great foil to King Cirro, recording history as it happens compared to over exaggerating one’s own strength. I loved the explanation for what the rot actually is and how it ties into key characters

.

Another detail I appreciated with this book is the glimpse we get at the mothers’ wavering faith. She’s dealt with several crises over the years and naturally Alex as the eldest takes on some of the burden.

After finishing this third book, I would love to see more of this family, but am thankful for what we as readers have been given. 

 

This is one of the best fairy-tales I think I've ever read. I might just have to pick up Girls Made of Snow and Glass after this.

Pros: 

Cons:

This memoir from George M. Johnson is a must read for Black teens or young adults that are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. 
I appreciated the Authors' Note included at the beginning, for providing some context on language used as well as some heavier topics that this book discusses. I think it's incredibly important that George M. Johnson didn't shy away from details regarding sexual experiences, because fellow survivors of sexual assault are reassured that we are not alone. Including a table of contents also allows a reader to skip over these sections, should they be too triggering. 
Matthew's experiences are ones that you can't help but empathize with. I was crying when Hope passed away from AIDS and loved how supportive of a family figure Nanny was. 
The highlight of this text, to me, is the voice George M. Johnson uses when reassuring the reader that he won't lie to us (in regards to history). Knowing one's communities' history is one of the more empowering things that marginalized folks can do. 

This was such a strong sequel that handles consequences from the first book in the series incredibly well.
I loved that this book focused on Lula, and the next will on Rose

especially given Roses' powers

.
Lula's motivations make sense. As she explains in the early chapters, of course she'd want to hold on to Maks, the only sense of normalcy she's had in the last two years.
Since this book took place fully in Brooklyn, the reader is treated to more worldbuilding surrounding magical beings and organizations in NYC.
It was great to see Nova again and I appreciate his role as

a brother/son for the family

.
This installment of the series executed horror elements really well, to where I feel this counts as horror subgenre.
The biggest strength I think this series has is the bonds between these sisters and their Bruja community.
I'd love to see this series adapted as a TV show/movie trilogy. 
My best friend was lucky enough to meet the author at Book Con, and maybe once Covid has passed and in-person conventions return, I'll be so lucky.

I had to return this one to the library before I got the chance to finish it.

Ten years after a traumatic childhood event, bisexual (or pansexual, specific wording is not used) Brooklyn Bruja Alex comes to terms with her magic in order to save her entire family! This high stakes adventure is filled with great small moments reminiscent of classic fairytales, like a ferryman that gives you access to a boat but doesn't take the risk of being in the boat with you.
This pantheon of Gods and the explanations of how these magics work were spellbinding. I appreciated the resistance subplot in Los Lagos.
The characters are complex, and the kind of love triangle presented is one of the better ones I've read. Nova as a character brings up important conversations surrounding poverty and privilege, that's all too real. I'm looking forward to more of Rishi in the sequel as well.
One star deducted for the repeated phrase 'bipolar eyes'. What does that even mean? I don't know how something like that makes it past editing. 
All in all, this was an enjoyable read and features one hell of a cliffhanger.

This graphic novel captures the humor and characterization from the cartoon series well. I loved revisiting these characters for a short adventure and would read more of these graphic novels if published.

Wow what a debut this is! This feminist found-family western doesn't pause even for a minute.
There are a ton of great elements to this book, here's just a few:

I can't wait to read the sequel to revisit these strong young women and their allies.