May 12, 2022

CeCe Rios and the Desert of Souls

By Kaela Rivera


Living in the remote town of Tierra del Sol is dangerous, especially in the months when powerful spirits -- criaturas -- roam the desert and threaten humankind.  

When her older sister, Juana, is kidnapped by El Sombrerón, a powerful dark criatura, Cece Rios is determined to bring Juana back. To get into Devil’s Alley, though, she’ll have to become a bruja (witch) herself—while hiding her quest from her parents, her town, and the other brujas. Thankfully, the legendary criatura Coyote has a soft spot for humans and agrees to help her on her journey. Cece sets out to reunite her family—and maybe even change what it means to be a bruja along the way.


  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Magic
  • Set in Mexico
  • Award: 2022 Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children

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