BINDLE PUNK JEFE finds protagonist Luna’s fight—laid out in Bindle Punk Bruja—continuing against murderous mobsters and corrupt politicians. And with new enemies questioning her origins and old ones creeping up from dark realms, Luna’s secret life—the one where she must hide her bruja heritage—is at a breaking point. The pressure could force Luna to do questionable things for the greater good, distancing herself from her loved ones and who she wants to be. But what price is too high to finally live free? Inspired by Mexican folktales, Desi expertly juxtaposes a historical setting with progressive themes making the narrative timely and relatable. Think of this sexy and action-packed historical fantasy world as “Boardwalk Empire” meets Alix Harrow's Once and Future Witches or Chloe Gong’s These Violent Delights. Shake up a sidecar cocktail, put on a jazz record, and brush up on your 1920's slang as you immerse yourself in magical, glittery, atmospheric world of BINDLE PUNK JEFE!
My Review:
I liked the different aspect of this story. Rose, aka Luna, had to find her way in a world that is against her. Not only is she a woman during the 20's, but she is also a minority. She has to keep her true self hidden from those around her that want to do her harm. She is also a witch. These traits are not safe for her. She is in a marriage of convenience and her fellow witches are not really supportive. The magic and spells were fun to read. There was a lot of world building going on, and at times I felt weary. However, I enjoyed the read and can not wait to read more from this author. I am giving this book a 3/5. I was given a copy, all opinions are my own.
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