Big thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for an advanced copy of Cazadora!

Though I don't read a ton of fantasy, I really enjoyed Lobizona and I would have been obsessed with it if I'd read it when I was the actual age demographic for YA, so I was excited to get an ARC of the next installment.

Cazadora picks up right where Lobizona left off, which would have been ideal if I hadn't let several months go by between reading the two. I spent a good chunk of the beginning of the book being pretty confused-- not fully remembering what was going on or what the stakes were, so part of me wishes there was a bit more of a recap, but I can totally respect not having it for future readers who jump from one to the next.

This book has a lot of the same great themes from book 1-- identity, illegality, humanity, etc. and my personal favorite, found family. I enjoyed getting to see more from the pack of friends as they rally around Manu and her cause. There are some secondary characters introduced (or reintroduced from book one) but it was a bit difficult to keep everyone straight, but it doesn't really hinder the plot.

I had similar issues with this one that I did with Lobizona, and I can't tell if it's Garber's writing style or my lack of fantasy reading. Most of the world is built in book 2, but a lot of things were left a little vague and up to the readers to fill in the blanks-- there are a lot of secrets in this book and it was hard to differentiate with who knew who and who was on who's side. I won't say too much for fear of spoilers, but it took until the second half when things become a bit more plot-focused to get really engrossed in this one.

At its core though, this book has a lot to love for readers who devoured Lobizona. The ending was thoughtfully done and though the series could end here, I would definitely read more of this story.

I am glad that I didn't pick this up last night as soon as I finished re-reading Lobizona because? I wouldn't have been able to put this book down and subsequently wouldn't have been able to sleep because Garber had me crying through the last quarter of this book.

I personally think Cazadora would best enjoy this right after Lobizona, but Manu downs give a fairly good recap at the beginning if you feel you have a good recollection of what went down.

This book was a roller coaster of emotions, from beginning to end. However, you will not want to put it down.

I loved seeing both the repercussions of Septima Society, how others worked to live within it while being different, and how important it is to find that space you belong to even if you are only occasionally able to be there because you can be your true self.

At its core, I would say that this book is an ode to Found Families and defending those you love.

While not the ending I wanted to this book, I do think it was the ending it deserved

Cazadora is the exciting and beautifully written sequel to Lobizona. Garber intertwines folklore and fantasy in this modern fairytale filled with shapeshifting and wolves.

This is a story that will appeal to those who like adventure or fantasy. There is fast paced action woven with the fantasy world of these magical creatures. Garber also weaves in modern human issues like immigration and poverty with the traditional themes of good vs evil and fighting for justice and family.

In the classroom, educators can easily explore the lyrical language used by Garber. There is some language that could deter middle school teachers.

How do you write a review of a book that you just adored so much??

I'm impressed with Romina Garber's ability to tell a story that is so clearly not something that would happen in real life, but that also tackles very real and difficult issues. None of it feels preachy or like you're being whacked over the head with it - it's there if you want to look for it, but if not, you still have a story you can enjoy. To me, that's peak fantasy writing.

My biggest issue with the book is the ending - there's no way Manu and her friends' stories just end there, right??? Right?? Even if we don't get another book where Manu is the main character, I hope that we are able to continue in the world of Manu and her friends, because I think there is definitely more to be told. Garber also does an excellent job of having her readers care for the side characters, so I would not be upset at all about a Cata story, or Tiago, or literally anyone else.

This was a great follow-up to Lobizona, which I read last year in one sitting. While the sequel isn't QUITE as fast-paced and immersive as the debut, it's still got great world-building and character development. And the ending, as many other reviewers have noted, leaves you wanting more asap. (Also, as ever, the covers for this series are absolutely stunning.)

Cazadora starts off right where we left Manu in Lobizona, crossing into the cursed realm of Argentina .
Sometimes I get nervous that sequels will not be as good as the first book, but Cazadora was AMAZING.
In Cazadora, Mani and her friends are trying to escape from the Cazadores and are seeking a secret Coven of rebellious brujas. Manu finds herself. in the center of the necessary battles against sexism, homophobia, and more.

I loved being able to get to know Cata, Saysa, and Tiago better. We get more glimpses into the different relationships and their challenges.

Cazadora is full of surprising twists, and it was an ending I did not see coming. As of right now, this is the end of the duology... even though we end in a bit of a cliff hanger.

I wish more people would read this series, because it really has everything — the way Garber writes is so descriptive that you almost feel like you can touch what she’s describing. And the issues of power struggles, gender identity, found family and belonging are handled beautifully. The first book starts slowly, but this one drops you directly into the action, as our young revolutionaries are on the run from their version of the police, and encounter secret covens of witches, pirates and ships, and explore their powers. I can’t wait for the next book after the cliffhanger at the end.

Cazadora is the second in the Lobizona series. We get even more social commentary on immigration and what it’s like to be labeled “illegal”.

I did struggle a bit in the middle of the book where it focused more on the relationship between Manu and Tiago, but the last half of the book sucked me right back in.

I hope there is a third book to this series, as there is a lot more that could be explored. The ending seems to hint that way. However, if there isn’t, this book does have a pretty satisfying ending.

Also, read the acknowledgements!

Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and MacMillan Audio for a digital ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

Cazadora takes place right after the events of the first book, Lobizona. Don't try to jump to this one when ignoring the first one you'll get completely lost, fair warning. It continues the story of Manu, the werewolf/human girl stuck in between worlds where neither world will accept her existence.

I honestly found this book kind of disappointing after Lobizona. I think for me, the straight up fantasy made it confusing and difficult to follow whereas Lobizona had some familiar elements, like school and real-world stuff. This was pure chaos, to say the least.

I feel like there really needed to be more time spent between the characters to flesh them out more because it was just one disaster after another and they never had a moment to breathe.

When we did get moments, it was spent on Manu and Tiago's romance which was....meh for me. I'm not a huge fan of it. I liked the LGBTQ side character's romance more, ha.

Still, it's got some really cool worldbuilding but it's hard to enjoy it when it's so chaotic and all over the place. I'm really sad about having to rate this low too since I LOVED Lobizona so much. :(

I know I’ve said this before but you NEED this book in your life. It’s one of the best series I’ve read. It’s the perfect mix of magical schools, social commentary, and characterization. Manu is one of my favorite YA characters ever

The story continues to be fleshed out in this sequel and I really loved getting to see more of the other world. The new characters are incredible and I can’t wait to see what comes next!

First, I have to say that this is not a book I could have read without having read the last one- some series’ can be read out of order… but this one cannot. Cazadora started almost precisely where Lobinoza left off. I loved exploring more about the world Garber created, and the Coven was an amazing place/unit. The relationships between characters felt real and interesting, each character growing a little more with the story. Manu drove me nuts at times, but I loved her and her desire to live her life- no more hiding. It seemed very true to her age group, and very relatable.

The story had pretty good pacing for the most part, though the beginning seemed to drag a tiny bit. I still loved the descriptions and the addition of Argentinian culture. For me, this was a fun, fast read and will spark an interest in YA adventure readers along with fantasy. The ending is left open to interpretation as to whether there will be more books or not- we are at a point where it could wrap up, more isn’t necessary… at the same time there is room for more from Tiago and the group, as well as seeing Manu in her new role. While the author hasn’t stated there will be a third book, it would be interesting to see how she spins the new dynamics.

If I am being honest, I think I just expected too much from this one. I wanted to love it, and I was a little let down. It was good, and the 13-17 year old group are going to like it… but maybe it wasn’t for me. I would give it three stars- I liked it, but it wasn’t one that will be memorable for me.

⭐⭐⭐
Rating: 3 out of 5.
On the adult content scale, there’s violence, language and fairly tame sexual content. I would say that it’s safe for everyone in the YA age group.


I was lucky enough to receive an eARC of this book from Netgalley and Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review. My thanks!

This sequel to Lobizona was hard to put down, and was just as good if not better than the first. The political undertones gave the characters more dimension and higher stakes to succeed. The descriptions of the fantasy world were beautiful, and I also enjoyed the normal elements of the characters, too. I was a little confused by the ending, only because I heard this would be a duology, but the ending gave the impression that there could be more. But overall I enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves fantasy and wants to read something more unique.

Lobizona was one of my favorite reads from last year, so obviously I had incredibly high expectations for the next book in the duology (though I am hoping that it could turn into a trilogy because that ending!)

Romina Garber has a knack for world building. She weaves Argentinian culture with the fantasy world she created and the result is stunning and beautiful. The colors and the world itself just seems so magical and it makes the atmosphere almost its own character in itself.

We follow the same characters from book 1, but their growth is just so much fun to watch. Everything they were previously is maintained and they just get to be more confident and challenge the social norm. Their friendships they maintain and create is inspiring and creates a wonderful cast.

I felt like the plot line at some points almost started to drag, but while that was happening the characters themselves where dealing with inner demons. The balance between character and plot focus is a tough line to walk sometimes and I think Romina handled it beautifully.

If you’re looking for a fantasy book that is more than just magic and romance, than this duology is definitely one for you. And if you read the first book in the series then you HAVE TO pick this one up.

Thoughts and Themes: This is book two in the Wolves of No World series, with book one being Lobizona. Before reading my review, go and read Lobizona so you don’t get any spoilers for that book.

Just like the first book, it took me a while to get into this one but I push through because I know how much I loved the first book. I knew that I would not be able to put this book down once I got past the more dense parts of it. I have a hard time with fantasy books because of the non-action moments but I do like those parts as that is where we learn about the world we are going to be immersed in through the story.

Something that I really enjoyed about this book was how much the world-building was expanded upon. The first book briefly introduced us to this magical world that Manu was now a part of but this one deep dived into that world. This book gives you so much information about this world and not just the magic involve din it but the politics as well.

I really liked that while this book is a fantasy book it still covers some important topics. The book goes over homophobia, colorism, and anti-immigrant sentiments. I like how the characters in this story point out how these things still exist in their world just like they do on Earth. I thought that was an important aspect of this story because it wasn’t as if Manu and her friends got this dream escape from Earth as they still faced some of the same struggles they would have on Earth.

Characters: In this book we continue reading about the characters that we grew to love in the first book and are introduced to a few more people. Mentioning the characters we are introduced to adds some spoilers so I won’t go into too much detail about those new people.

I loved the romance that happens between Manu and Tiago in this book and how that develops. I love how they quote books to each other to talk about their feelings and how so much of their relationship is just for them to understand.

I also really enjoyed how we get to see the friendships that Manu has developed in this world in which she can be herself. I loved how each of her friends accepts her regardless of if they understand her actions. I also really liked getting to see how her friends respond to some of the things that she does and how clear their emotions are.

Something great about this book is the way that each character’s emotions are captured. I love how the same emotion looks so different on each of these characters and how you can feel what they are feeling as you are reading. I like how you can feel the love that each of these characters have for Manu and the love that Manu eventually allows herself to feel for others.

This one is interesting because I found myself even liking the villains in this story, while still wanting them to lose. I liked learning about the bad guys and seeing how those parts of the story played out. I thought it was interesting to see who the bad guys were and how they played into Manu’s story and who was a bad guy and when.

Writing Style: This story is told through Manu’s perspective and this is probably the best part of this book along with so many other things. I liked how you fear for Manu as you are reading and this puts you in her shoes at times and at other times you are in her friend’s shoes. I loved that we get to know others through Manu’s eyes and we get closer to them depending on how she feels about each of them.

This was a sequel that I was really looking forward to this year. I enjoyed, Lobizona. While I did enjoy this one, I did find it a bit disappointing.

Cazadora picks up where we left off in Lobizona. Manu is on the run and trying to figure out what she is and what she can do. She’s got her friends and boyfriend on the run with her. I loved getting to know them all a bit more. The world-building does expand a lot more in this book and it was done well.

With that being said, I struggled with the pacing of this book. It took me quite a while to get sucked into the story. I was wanting a lot more action than we got. We do have some added characters in this book and we take a lot of time there. I know it’s going to come into play later but it really slowed the plot down a lot for me.

The relationships that Manu forms in this series are my favorite. I know she’s trying to find her place in the world because she doesn’t fit into one side or the other. She’s always felt on the outside and is struggling in this book. I loved how much she grew by the end of the book. I just wish she would realize that sometimes home isn’t a place but the people you are with. Although, that’s hard to do when you are constantly on the run and fighting for your life.

Something that I love about this series is the message. Romina is not shy at all and she just throws it in your face. I love that. I think that this is the perfect book that everyone should be reading about now. Our world is so divided and so unaccepting that it’s quite ugly. I’m not sure if you read the author’s notes at the end but WOW… that was a statement and it was powerful!! Being part Hispanic myself, with my mom being from Mexico, who is now a US Citizen, really resonates with me. All people deserve to be treated equally. That is all…

Even though I had some issues with the pacing and the plot, I did enjoy that ending! It was great and it makes me excited for the next book. I’m not sure there will be another book because we all seem to be in the dark about that. I really hope there is because the setup sounds like it will be an amazing book!

Thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for an e-ARC to review! All these opinions are my own!!

Great follow up to Lobizona! I loved going back to this world and journeying with Manu and her friends. Another beautiful magical story!

"But some magic comes at a higher cost."

Cazadora picks up right where Lobizona left off, and I am grateful the book started with a bit of a recap. I enjoyed reading more about the magic and the world that Romina has created. Plus, it hints at a book three, and I thought there would only be two, so that's exciting!

If the gorgeous cover drew you in, then Romina's writing will capture your attention. I loved the worldbuilding and seeing how important family is. Family is several things, not just blood relatives, and seeing how your friends sometimes are more family to you.

A round of applause for talking about periods and it becoming more present in YA and fantasy stories. Us readers love to see it! The first book also talked about periods, and they are mentioned again with their continued importance to the story.

Manu is such a strong character, and her friends mean everything to her. This group grows through a lot, but Manu grows with everything. I think it shows that what you go through makes you stronger in a way. It shows that you seek to protect others and change the way things are viewed to make things better.

"The only truth we can offer one another is love."

Thank you to Wednesday Books (St. Martins Press) and NetGalley for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance reader copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Review Posted on 8-16-21

I loved being able to see more of this magical world in this book. Each character really got to grow and figure out what really matters to them. I did think that this book was the conclusion to a duology, but after that ending I can only hope that there is at least one more book in the Wolves of No World series.

Blending Argentine mythology with searing commentary on sexism, homophobia, colorism, and anti-immigrant sentiment, this fantasy series is definitely one worth reading.

I've had a string of disappointments for second books in YA series recently, so I'm very pleased to say that Cazadora was just as good as I hoped it would be. I loved being back in this lush, imaginative world with great characters. I find this series to be so immersive, weaving a backdrop that feels almost real and makes me wish I could join this world of brujas, lobizones, romance, and magic.

I don't want to spoil anything, but this was a twisty adventure that introduced new, intriguing parts of the world in a story fraught with danger, yet grounded in friendship, found family, and love of all kinds. Also there's a romance that heats up, offering a sex-positive approach to a healthy relationship. This was fantastic and I can't wait for the third installment in the series! People are sleeping on these books. The audio narration is very good, though I was glad I had the ebook to read along, especially given the amount of Spanish used in the text. I received an advance audio and digital copy of this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Book 2 of Garber's Wolves of No World trilogy reads much like many other sequels in trilogies, it moves the story slowly along and provides a chance for further character development. Garber's ability to paint a picture with words and the world building is what keeps this book from falling flat like some sequels. Manu's adventures and choices are interwoven with a cast of characters that are compelling, and a deeper story of a feeling of not belonging and a society that sees anything out of the norm as other or illegal is once again prevalent in Garber's work. As a fantasy full of Argentinian mythological lore, the real world experiences the main character and her family and friends deal with in regard to citizenship or LGBTQIA+ rights and belonging are what make this work unique. The social justice topics do not seem trite or obligatory, but rather are necessary to the telling of the story.
Once again, I am excited to see what comes next and will be impatiently waiting for the conclusion of the story.
I think anyone that has ever felt out of place, lonely, or fearful of how society may view them will find something that pulls to them in this story; Lovers of mythology and fantasy will also find something to enrapture them within the pages of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the dARC of this work in exchange for my honest review.