“Zoraida Córdova (Labyrinth Lost) weaves a high-stakes tale of palace intrigue and deception in Incendiary, a YA fantasy set in a world inspired by Inquisition-era Spain.” –Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW
“This is a work of impeccable pacing, made even more impressive by the way Córdova frontloads several dramatic tragedies and then masterfully spools out hints and secrets that disrupt the reader perception of those events and add a further layer of intrigue. The Spanish-inspired world is carefully built through character dialogue, avoiding exposition but giving readers a clear sense of Puerto Leones, and themes of class and individual agency in political resistance are explored in Renata’s thoughtful narration. Renata is powerful yet undeniably flawed, and her choices are sometimes frustratingly ill advised but they serve to make her authentic as a traumatized girl grasping at a possibility that might not exist. This will be an easy sell to fans of Legrand’s Kingsbane or Cashore’s Graceling.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, STARRED REVIEW
“An epic and spellbinding fantasy, Incendiary is a darkly rich tapestry of twisted magic, deadly consequences, and riveting stakes. No one should get between Renata Convida and what she wants, they might not make it out alive.” ~Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series
“Incendiary is an intense and vivid story of revolution, violence, love, and the desperate struggle to make the world better one impossible choice at a time. Angry and guilty, passionate and furious, Renata Convida is a rebel after my own heart.” ~Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear and Strange Grace
“In Incendiary, Zoraida Córdova weaves a compelling world filled with beautiful, brutal magic and characters that feel real enough to touch—weighed down by memory and fueled by love and vengeance. I cannot wait for the next volume!” ~Sara Holland, New York Times-bestselling author of Everless and Evermore
“Zoraida Córdova’s Incendiary is a brilliant novel full of memory and magic, love and vengeance. I was utterly compelled by Renata’s story and her quest to find her own truth inside hundreds of memories. Set aside a day for this one, because once you open the cover, you won’t want to put the book down.” ~Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians
“Gorgeous world building, searing suspense, and a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters who warrant novels of their own make Incendiary an irresistible read. From the very first page, the indomitable Renata Convida’s quest for vengeance and justice had me in its teeth—and I loved every minute of it.”
~Claire Legrand, New York Times bestselling author of Furyborn
“Zoraida Córdova continues to be la reina of epic adventures. Incendiary flips the Spanish Inquisition with much-needed magic, a lush world, and heart-stopping intrigue. Renata Convida is a complicated heroine we need—a memory thief who must contend with her powers. Couldn’t get enough of this sweeping journey of love and loyalty!” ~Lilliam Rivera, author of Dealing In Dreams and The Education of Margot Sanchez
