In Incendiary, Córdova successfully created a fantastical and richly immersive world where I found myself transported to a time where magic was forbidden and people were living in fear.

Now she fights against the kingdom as a rebel spy for the Whispers, avoiding the king’s wrath and preventing the end of the Moria in the hands of the ruthless Prince Castian. Enter Renata Convida, a former servant of the crown, she is feared for being a Robári, one of the rarest Moria where she has the ability to steal memories. It is a time where magics of the Moria are forbidden. Incendiary is a high fantasy that is inspired by the Spanish Acquisition but with magical elements, where the stakes are high for the Whispers, a group of rebels and freedom fighters, dedicating their lives to overthrow the tyrannous crown of Puerto Leones. “Flames as large as houses don’t crackle – they roar.”

Though I am very happy to share that after reading Incendiary, I decided to give her Brooklyn Brujas series another chance and enjoyed the sequel, Bruja Born! Though I saw a lot of potential in her debut novel, however, it did leave me wanting more. Prior to reading the first instalment of Zoraida Córdova’s Hollow Crown series, I’ve only read Labyrinth Lost because I was intrigued by the premise of brujas living in Brooklyn. Received a review copy of Incendiary from Definitely Books in exchange for an honest review

Incendiary by Zoraida Córdova