Out of Aztlan -- V. Castro, Paperback

An ancient goddess rises up from an inverted temple in a lake of blood to purify the earth. Two pearl divers plot revenge against the Spanish merchants who enslave them. A mutant species of jellyfish fueled by garbage heaps wreaks havoc on beachgoers. Aided by mermaids, a pirate known as The Scorpion and her all-female crew challenge a corrupt king. And back on dry land, a mother avenges the daughters of her community with a very special batch of ancho chili salsa.

V. Castro's spirited characters come alive in her uniquely playful, fiery style, from a vengeful lobster to a mother willing to put her life on the line for justice. In these and other stories, the descendants of Aztlan-the mythical homeland of the Aztec people-work to overthrow their oppressors and usher in the dawn of a new world.

Author: V. Castro
Publisher: Creature Publishing, LLC
Published: 12/06/2022
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781951971090

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/04/2022 pg. 1