Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Ze..., Julian Randall
Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Ze..., Julian Randall
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Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon

Author: Julian Randall

Narrator: Amanda Alcántara

Unabridged: 5 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/28/2023

Synopsis

The Land of Stories meets Dominican culture and mythology come to life in Julian Randall's Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon, the action-packed fantasy duology finale―for fans of the Tristan Strong series and Amari and the Night Brothers.

After being magically transported to the mythical island of Zafa and rescuing her long captive cousin Natasha, Pilar is back in Chicago . . . and hiding the shocking truths about Zafa and Natasha being alive. So, when she and her family are invited on a trip to Santo Domingo, Pilar welcomes the distraction and the chance to see the Dominican Republic for the first time.

But when Ciguapa and close friend Carmen magically appears in the DR searching for help, Pilar is soon on the hunt for the escaped demon El Baca and his mysterious new ally. Now, with a cursed storm gathering over the island to resurrect an ancient enemy, Pilar will have to harness her newfound bruja powers if she has any hope of saving her own world, Zafa, and most importantly her family before the clock runs out and ushers in a new era of evil.

About The Author

Julian Randall is a Living Queer Black poet from Chicago. Hispoetry and essays are published in New York Times Magazine, POETRY, and Vibe. He is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize. Julianholds an MFA in Poetry from Ole Miss. His first book, Refuse, won the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. Julian has previously worked as a youth mentor, teaching writing workshops to children on house arrest. PilarRamirez and the Prison of Zafa is his debut children's novel. Follow him on Twitter @JulianThePoet.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sharon on February 26, 2023

"I understood a little better why Mami's rhythm never seemed all the way right in America, why she could love this place I'd never seen as fiercely as I love Chicago. There are different magics to these lands, and maybe there's nothing worse than being separated from the magic you love best." Pilar R......more

Goodreads review by Mark on August 06, 2022

What worked: Pilar is of Dominican Republic heritage which is a culture not often featured in novels. The story includes language, food, and other cultural details as much of the plot takes place on the island. The antagonists are mythical creatures in the Dominican folklore and a couple of them are......more

Goodreads review by Paige on February 27, 2023

Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own. Book: Pilar Ramirez and the Curse of San Zenon Author: Julian Randall Book Series: Pilar Ramirez Book 2 Rating: 5/5 Diversity: Dominican American MC, Dominican characters Recommended For...: middle grade readers, fantas......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on May 09, 2023

Thank you to netgalley and MacMillan for access to this E-ARC. I was printed access to provide you an honest review in advance of the publishing day. Pilar is back in the second outing of pillar Ramirez we return to Zafa. It's been in years since people are got back from sofa after the last book. Her......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on February 23, 2023

Brujas, Ciguapas, and Hell Hounds, Oh My!! Pilar Ramirez and The Curse of San Zenon is the second book in the fantasy series about a girl who has to “save the world before high school”! It’s an action packed, adventure story packed full of Dominican Republic culture, myths, and history. Pilar is a re......more

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