SUN OF BLOOD AND RUIN

Victoria Villarreal performs impressive vocal acrobatics as she narrates this reimagined tale of Zorro. Leonora, the illegitimate mestiza daughter of the Viceroy of Mexico, has a reputation to uphold. But she cannot look away and do nothing as Spanish conquerors subjugate the various Indigenous people of Mexico. Harnessing the power of the sun and the Indigenous gods, she fights for justice as "La Pantera." Intrigue and deception keep Leonora--and listeners--on their toes. Villarreal aptly voices characters of both genders and varying ages and backgrounds. Nahuatl and Spanish are present throughout the audiobook, and Villarreal successfully delivers both. Villarreal also shines as she voices action passages, increasing her pacing and tone to match the excitement. A.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2024]