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- A lush, immersive debut fantasy about a group of women whose way of life is threatened by a new king; a fierce celebration of community, sisterhood, and finding our power.Indir is a Dreamer, descended from a long line of seers; able to see beyond reality, she carries the rare gift of Dreaming truth.
- 384 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
- Series Name: Lost Dreamer Duology
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A lush, immersive debut fantasy about a group of women whose way of life is threatened by a new king; a fierce celebration of community, sisterhood, and finding our power.
Indir is a Dreamer, descended from a long line of seers; able to see beyond reality, she carries the rare gift of Dreaming truth. But when the beloved king dies, his son has no respect for this time-honored tradition. King Alcan wants an opportunity to bring the Dreamers to a permanent end--an opportunity Indir will give him if he discovers the two secrets she is struggling to keep. As violent change shakes Indir's world to its core, she is forced to make an impossible choice: fight for her home or fight to survive.
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A "Most Anticipated 2022" selection by Buzzfeed, TOR.com, HipLatina, The Portalist, The Nerd Daily, and Forever Young Adult!
"A transcendent story of community, sisterhood, and resilience set in a richly drawn world. Lizz Huerta is a powerful new voice in fantasy." --Katy Rose Pool, author of There Will Come a Darkness "Lizz Huerta's radiant debut reminds us that our power is in our own instincts, even in moments of chaotic change." --Xochitl González, author of Olga Dies Dreaming"The ancient Mesoamerican setting for this complex fantasy is a stunner, exquisitely described in subtle, steady ways that ultimately build to a full world with histories, cultural details, mythology, and politics." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB), STARRED REVIEW
"Next Spring's buzziest fantasy debut." --Entertainment Weekly "Glorious worldbuilding and powerful leads make this a can't-miss read!" --Buzzfeed "Perfect for readers who love rich worldbuilding and want to see patriarchal systems burn down." --The Portalist
About the Author
Lizz Huerta is a widely-admired Mexi-Rican short story writer and essayist, published in Lightspeed, The Cut, The Portland Review, The Rumpus, Miami Rail, and more. Her short story "The Wall" is included in the anthology A People's Future of the United States. Huerta has also been a 2018 Bread Loaf Fellow, a five-time VONA Fellow, and the winner of the LUMINA fiction contest, selected by Roxane Gay, who called her writing "a menacing inescapable seduction." She has appeared on CSPAN's BookTV to discuss the erasure of Mexican American Studies in Arizona, and has taught creative writing to homeless youth through San Diego nonprofit So Say We All.Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-18 Years
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Series Title: Lost Dreamer Duology
Publisher: Square Fish
Format: Paperback
Author: Lizz Huerta
Language: English
Street Date: March 7, 2023
TCIN: 87421717
UPC: 9781250898012
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-3451
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
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Unique Mesoamerican fantasy with fascinating world-building
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lurkykitty - 3 years ago
The Lost Dreamer is the first book in a new YA fantasy series that is based on the mythology and culture of Mesoamerica. The story is told through the points of view of two young women, Indir and Saya, both born with the spiritual gift of being able to enter the Dream. Indir lives in the Temple of Night in the structured city of Alcanzeh, surrounded by her family of Dreamers. She has been trained and supported in the use of her gift. A dangerous new leader forces her to leave her family, comfort zone and city. Saya has led a nomadic, tense, uncertain life, untrained and used for her gift. Her life also changes and moves toward an unknown destination. The writing is vibrant, beautiful and immersive. The world building is lush, spiritual, multi-layered and fascinating. The novel is filled with interesting, diverse characters and peoples. Themes are coming-of-age, tradition, womens' power, patriarchal oppression and change. I really loved this unique fantasy story and setting and how the characters' lives intersect. It would have helped to have a character index and a map detailing this beautiful world. I'm looking forward to the sequel.