"Pirates and romance, dangerous magic and demon curses -- this book has it all! THE WICKED BARGAIN is
an immersive, vibrant adventure with swashbuckling, secrets and deals with a devil. Come for the epic fantasy adventure in the Caribbean, stay for the diverse cast, romantic tension and heart-warming found family!"
--Aiden Thomas,
New York Times bestselling author of
Cemetery Boys "An
entertaining, swashbuckling action story with a truly
unique premise."
--Paste Magazine
★ "A swashbuckling tale brimming with sorcery." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Novoa's story
celebrates identities often othered in our world by representing them as ordinary here. A lineup of Latinx characters, gender-fluid demonio, and
slow-burning romance beautifully round off this fantasy." --
Booklist, starred review
"This romantic coming-of-age fantasy offers endearing, flawed heroes, an enticing villain, and high emotional stakes.
An alluring high-seas adventure."
--Kirkus Reviews
"
Sets the standard for inclusive, swashbuckling romance; it's adventurous, fun, and
highly recommended."
--School Library Journal "Pirating adventures with a good amount of fun, magic, demonios, diablos, and gender-affirming experiences make this
an easy and entertaining read."
--The Bulletin "
A must-read for anyone still obsessed with Our Flag Means Death, Black Sails, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; anyone in desperate need of more
gender expansive BIPOC young adult fantasy; and anyone who wants a rollicking adventure
full of magic and mayhem."
--Tor Online
