Omega Morales and the Legend of La Le..., Laekan Zea Kemp
Omega Morales and the Legend of La Le..., Laekan Zea Kemp
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Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza

Author: Laekan Zea Kemp

Narrator: Dominique Franceschi

Unabridged: 8 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/27/2022


Synopsis

"Omega Morales’s family has been practicing magic for centuries in Noche Buena. But over the years, the town's reputation for the supernatural is no longer one the people carry with pride. So Omega’s family keeps to themselves, and in private, they’re Empaths—diviners who can read and manipulate the emotions of people and objects around them. But Omega’s powers don’t quite work, and it leaves her feeling like an outsider in her own family. When a witch with the power to transform herself into an owl—known in Mexican folklore as La Lechuza—shows up unannounced, Omega, her best friend Clau (who happens to be a ghost), and her cousin Carlitos must conduct a séance under a full moon in order to unravel the mystery of the legend. Suddenly Omega’s magic begins to change, and the key to understanding her powers is more complicated than she thought. Omega will have to decide what’s more important—trusting the instincts of others or learning to trust in herself."

About Laekan Zea Kemp

Laekan Zea Kemp is the author of Pura Belpré Honor book Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet and Heartbreak Symphony. She has three objectives when it comes to storytelling: to make people laugh, cry, and crave Mexican food. Her work celebrates Chicane grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. She lives in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit LaekanZeaKemp.com.

About Dominique Franceschi

Dominique Franceschi is a Colombian narrator based in Los Angeles. She loves bringing Latinx, fantasy, and sci-fi stories to life. She earned her BFA in performing arts at AMDA and is excited to contribute to breaking the stereotype for South Americans in the industry. When not in the booth, she enjoys playing RPG video games, teaching ballet, and leading classes for toddlers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kate on October 07, 2022

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW THAT WAS SO GOOD Middle grade horror really slaps in general but this offering from Laekan Zea Kemp is DEFINITELY one of the genre's greats. One hundred percent would recommend and full review to follow!......more

Goodreads review by Mariana on April 25, 2022

I had the pleasure of reading an advance reader copy for Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza. At first, I was drawn to this book because it's about the Mexican legend of La Lechuza, which I thought would be interesting (and it was!); and also because it includes Spanish words. However, I was......more

Goodreads review by Dini - dinipandareads on October 01, 2022

I read this book as part of the blog tour hosted by TBR & Beyond Tours. Special thanks to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for providing a digital ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 5 stars! TL;DR: It's been a minute since I've read a MG fantasy but when I saw Laekan Zea Kemp wr......more

Goodreads review by Karen on September 27, 2022

Exciting and pulse-pounding, this spooky tale set in a loving and lively Hispanic family setting would be a fun choice for those that enjoyed Encanto. Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza is a middle-grade novel that will stir the imagination of young readers, get their pulses racing, and enter......more

Goodreads review by Dusty on September 26, 2022

Laekan Zea Kemp’s middle grade debut novel Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza is the perfect book for fans of Tehlor Kay Mejia’s Paola Santiago and the River of Tears and Kaela Rivera’s Cece Rios and the Desert of Souls. Filled with magic, adventure, figures out of folklore and legend, and a......more