Never Look Back (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547603732)

Expertly blends reality and fantasy to explore what's behind love and loss, what it takes to heal. - Randy Ribay, author of National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing

Acclaimed author Lilliam Rivera blends a touch of magical realism into a timely story about cultural identity, overcoming trauma, and the power of first love.

Eury comes to the Bronx as a girl haunted. Haunted by losing everything in Hurricane Maria--and by an evil spirit, Ato. She fully expects the tragedy that befell her and her family in Puerto Rico to catch up with her in New York. Yet, for a time, she can almost set this fear aside, because there's this boy . . .

Pheus is a golden-voiced, bachata-singing charmer, ready to spend the summer on the beach with his friends, serenading his on-again, off-again flame. That changes when he meets Eury. All he wants is to put a smile on her face and fight off her demons. But some dangers are too powerful for even the strongest love, and as the world threatens to tear them apart, Eury and Pheus must fight for each other and their lives.

Featuring contemporary Afro-Latinx characters, this retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice is perfect for fans of Ibi Zoboi's Pride and Daniel Jos Older's Shadowshaper.

A Pura Belpr Honor winner

Author: Lilliam Rivera
ISBN-10: 1547603739
ISBN-13: 9781547603732
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 1.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 510650 / Never Look Back

Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2020 pg. 65
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2020 pg. 76
Shelf Awareness 09/15/2020
School Library Journal 10/01/2020 pg. 88
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 116
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average