The Daggers of Ire, J. C. Cervantes
The Daggers of Ire, J. C. Cervantes
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The Daggers of Ire

Author: J. C. Cervantes

Narrator: Almarie Guerra

Unabridged: 10 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/03/2024

Synopsis

“A perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!" —Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the OlympiansA rich and exciting new Latine middle grade fantasy about sisterhood, magic, and the power of kids to face what grown-ups refuse to see—by J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner seriesEsmerelda Santos is a rare bruja, born with Chaos magic in her veins. She and her family are direct descendants of one of the four original witches—a mysterious legend about the night magic was born in San Bosco. But since the death of her mother, Esme is more concerned about healing their father’s spiraling grief.When Esme finds a heart spell in a forbidden grimorio, she thinks it could be the answer to making her dad whole again. But before she can try, she and her best friend, Tiago, discover that their families and all the town’s witches have vanished—along with their magic, which keeps San Bosco alive. The only way to save them and the town is to find an original witch—impossible, since no one has actually ever seen one.With a witch hunter on their tail, Esme and Tiago journey to a banished realm where forbidden magic runs wild. Here the two must embrace their powers and confront the legend’s terrible truths . . . or risk losing their families and their magic forever.Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!

About J. C. Cervantes

J. C. Cervantes is the New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series as well as other books for young people and adults. She currently resides in the Land of Enchantment with her family and spoiled pups but keeps part of her heart in Southern California, where she was born and raised. When she isn’t writing, she is haunting bookstores and searching for magic in all corners of the world.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jaimes_Mystical_Library on October 07, 2024

This was a wonderful middle grade fantasy book. I loved following Esme in this story as she attempts to save her family and her town with her friend Tiago. I loved this book’s unique magic system and was captivated by the story that the author told. This was a whimsical and adventurous read that mag......more

Goodreads review by sammi_reads on September 16, 2024

This is a fun magical YA adventure read. Enter a world of magic- hidden and open. Where even within magical families, secrets are hidden and certain powers feared. The Daggers of Ire gave the original 4 witches their powers, thrn the four disappeared. However, their return can mean big trouble. Esme,......more

Goodreads review by Jen on September 09, 2024

A beautiful story that was beautifully written. Cervantes writes with such a lyrical flair I found myself rereading lines just to savor them like one would savor a fine dinner. The gist of the plot is this: girl with forbidden magic must hide her true self. Dad is torn up and irrevocably changed aft......more

Goodreads review by Manon the Malicious on August 12, 2024

I was provided an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this middle grade novel, especially the characters and the magic world. I enjoyed getting to know the main character as well as her friends. The main character's background story was also interesting. I was also pretty ta......more

Goodreads review by YSBR on December 03, 2024

Esmerelda Santos’s father is getting worse, his grief transforming him into someone unrecognizable. Even though she is a bruja, gifted with magic from the four original witches, Esme can barely find the right spell to reverse her father’s aching heart, figure out her rare and forbidden Chaos magic,......more

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