Isabel Cañas brought the heat with The Possession of Alba Díaz! As a young woman from a wealthy family living in 1765 Zacatecas, Alba yearns to gain control of her own life. Just as she sees a way forward through her engagement to her best friend, a plague forces both of their families to flee to his family’s isolated mine for refuge. This place rouses something strange within Alba. Something that Elías, her fiancé’s troubled cousin, can see.

Once again, Cañas brings us an Historical Horror Romance w/ feminist & anti-colonial themes. This time, I was extra excited about the diverse cast. Throughout this story, we see the Indigenous peoples of Zacatecas, Criollos, & a character who’s mother was a Moor (Muslim peoples of Northern Africa).

I loved listening to this book on audio! The tension was fantastic, as was the entire book. I felt like I was immersed in the storyline which made me want more, even when it ended well. Y’all need to read this!!!