Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
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This book (and my whole life, let’s be real) would be nothing without my three best friends and critique partners. These are the fiercest, most badass women to ever pick up pens and make magic with them and I love them with all my heart:
Lily Anderson, who is a genius in so much more than IQ. Nina Moreno, who has more magia in her pinkie finger than the rest of us could ever dream of owning. Michelle Ruíz Keil, whose heart is bigger than the sun, who made room for me when I needed it most.
Then there’s my family, in all their messy, beautiful, patchwork glory. Thank you for giving me enough inspiration for a lifetime of books. For reminding me where I come from and how much higher I can soar.
Alex, my love, how can I even find the words? I do all my best research about what crushes and butterflies and falling for your best friend feel like with you every day. Thank you for finding me just in time.
And of course, I couldn’t have done this without my little A, the love of my life. Thank you for telling me how cool scary mermaids are when I’m not sure, and reminding me what’s funny when I get stuck. You are my biggest champion in all the places it matters. This is for you, querida.
TEHLOR KAY MEJIA is an Oregon native in love with the alpine meadows and evergreen forests of her home state, where she lives with her daughter. When she’s not writing, you can find her plucking at her guitar, stealing rosemary sprigs from overgrown gardens, or trying to make the perfect vegan tamale. Her short fiction appears in the All Out and Toil & Trouble anthologies from Harlequin Teen, and her debut YA fantasy novel, We Set the Dark on Fire, received five starred reviews. Follow her on Twitter @tehlorkay.
RICK RIORDAN, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times #1 best-selling series, including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which brings Greek mythology to life for contemporary readers. Millions of fans across the globe have enjoyed his fast-paced and funny quest adventures. The goal of Rick Riordan Presents is to publish highly entertaining books by authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to allow them to tell their own stories inspired by the mythology, folklore, and culture of their heritage. Rick’s Twitter handle is @RickRiordan.
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