Reclaim the Stars
Ratings5
Average rating3.6
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Ratings5
Average rating3.6
From stories that take you to the stars, to stories that span into other times and realms, to stories set in the magical now, Reclaim the Stars takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world. Follow princesses warring in space, haunting ghost stories in Argentina, mermaids off the coast of the Caribbean, swamps that whisper secrets, and many more realms explored and unexplored; this stunning collection of seventeen short stories breaks borders and realms to prove that stories are truly universal. Reclaim the Stars features both bestselling and acclaimed authors as well as two new voices in the genres: Vita Ayala, David Bowles, J.C. Cervantes, Zoraida Córdova, Sara Faring, Romina Garber, Isabel Ibañez, Anna-Marie McLemore, Yamile Saied Méndez, Nina Moreno, Circe Moskowitz, Maya Motayne, Linda Raquel Nieves Pérez, Daniel José Older, Claribel A. Ortega, Mark Oshiro and Lilliam Rivera.
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A nice collection of stories. Some I enjoyed more than others and wished they were longer!
I read this book for my literature class and had to write a review for an assignment, so I thought I'd include some of my assignment just for fun!
""Reclaim the Stars" is an anthology of stories focusing on justice, prison reform, love, feminism, dictatorship, and other timely topics written by a collection of bestselling and acclaimed YA authors with a focus on Latine characters and culture contrasting against the fantastical elements. The main characters are children and young adults coming of age but facing apocalyptic and magical settings that force them to become wise before their time. It is a collection of fantasy and science fiction that breaks borders, realms, and proves stories are universal. Literally."
The book prominently featured feminine and queer characters in the forefront with stories centering on issues facing those communities. Like all anthologies, some stories may not be your favorite but the wide assortment of moods means you'll find at least a few you will enjoy. It was an easy and entertaining read. I'd definitely recommend it to others interested in these genres!
