THE LOST DREAMER

Elisa Melendez and Inés del Castillo deliver a dual narration as Indir and Saya, whose supernatural gifts and unusual paths have led them into worlds of enchantment and danger. Saya lives on the run, hiding her gifts and traveling with her exploitative and secretive mother. Indir is a Dreamer who has lost her ability to Dream just as a sinister, arrogant new king threatens to destroy her homeland. Huerta's tale is based on ancient Mesoamerica. Melendez and del Castillo work together to heighten the vibrancy and tension of Huerta's narrative with forceful deliveries and dynamic characterizations. In a moving exploration of family, power, community, and love, two stories beautifully combine into a vivid, captivating adventure. A compelling debut, well suited to fans of mythology and magic. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2022]