Gabriela Romero Lacruz

Set in a lush world inspired by the history and folklore of South America, The Sun and the Void is a sweeping epic fantasy of colonialism and country, ancient magic, and a young woman's quest for belonging. When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death--until her estranged grandmother, a dark sorceress in the Don's employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew, and smitten with the upper-caste daughter of the house, Celeste, Reina will do anything to earn-and keep-the family's favor. Even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor's foundations. To save the woman she loves, Reina will have to defy the gods themselves, and become something she never could have imagined.

The Sun and the Void

Set in a lush world inspired by the history and folklore of South America, discover this sweeping epic fantasy of colonialism and country, ancient magic, and a young woman's quest for belonging. When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she's on the verge of death--until her estranged grandmother, a dark sorceress in the Don's employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew, and smitten with the upper-caste daughter of the house, Celeste, Reina will do anything to earn-and keep-the family's favor. Even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor's foundations. To save the woman she loves, Reina will have to defy the gods themselves, and become something she never could have imagined.

"Evocative and captivating. An enthralling tale of ancient gods, dangerous magic, family and love." ―​Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess Two women embark on a unforgettable quest into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut inspired by the history and folklore of colonial South America. Reina is desperate. Stuck on the edges of society, Reina’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can’t always avert disaster. Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night. Eva Kesaré is unwanted. Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: Magic calls to her. Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path. And in the end, she’ll become something she never imagined. Praise for The Sun and the Void: "Enchanting. An impressive debut.”―Ava Reid, award-winning author of Juniper & Thorn "A gorgeous epic of family and power, gods and magic, longing and betrayal." ―​Melissa Caruso, author of the Rooks and Ruin series The Warring Gods The Sun and the Void

The River and the Star

Dos mujeres se embarcan en una búsqueda inolvidable que las llevará a un mundo de dioses oscuros y magia antigua en un soberbio debut de literatura fantástica que bebe de la historia y leyendas de Sudamérica. Gabriela Romero Lacruz nos trae una abrumadora fantasía de colonialismo y magia antigua. Reina está desesperada. Atrapada en una vida en los márgenes de la sociedad, su única salvación reside en la invitación que le ha enviado la abuela a la que nunca conoció. Sin embargo, el viaje es peligroso y las oraciones no siempre protegen contra el desastre. Tras sufrir un ataque por parte de las criaturas que asolan la región, Reina queda al borde de la muerte. La salvará la intervención su abuela, una hechicera oscura. Ahora, la vida de Reina depende de la magia de la doña, así que tendrá que hacer todo lo necesario para ganarse su favor y mantenerlo... incluso aceptar la llamada de un antiguo dios que le susurra por las noches. Eva Kesaré se siente rechazada. Hija ilegítima y mestiza, Eva es la vergüenza de su familia. Se esfuerza al máximo por ser perfecta y ocultar todas sus rarezas. Pero Eva esconde un secreto: siente la llamada de la magia. Eva sabe que debería resistirse a la tentación. La magia es la marca del dios oscuro, y emplearla se castiga con la muerte. Aun así resulta difícil rechazar el poder que siempre te ha sido negado. Eva, sumida en una senda peligrosa que poco a poco se volverá más extraña, acabará por convertirse en algo que jamás habría imaginado.

El sol y el vacío

Enter a lush world inspired by the history and mythology of South America, where twisted family politics deceive, dark magics thrive, and fantastical creatures roam. Reina is desperate. Stuck on the edges of society, Reina's only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she's never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can't always avert disaster. Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña's magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night. Eva Kesaré is unwanted. Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family's shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: magic calls to her. Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it's hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path, one that gets stranger every day. And in the end, she'll become something she never imagined.

Gabriela Romero Lacruz

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