Azreya, Aztec Priestess: An Illustrated Mythology Legend by Tricia Copeland, Illustrated by Matt Maes – Review by Shannen Kern

Azreya, Aztec Priestess by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This isn’t a book I would normally pick up, but I am extremely glad I did. I expected this to be geared more towards children but was pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed it so much!

When Azreya is born, her family believes she is cursed by the demon Tepeyollotl. They enlist the help of a shaman, Nukpana, who allows her to live with him as he teaches her how to control the beast within. Everything is not always as it seems and Azreya uses her gifts to reveal the truth. She finds that she needs to leave to help save her people, living life on her own accord and trying to convince others to trust her. Will she be able to tame the emotional beast inside of her or will she turn into the demon everyone claims her to be?

The characters and world-building throughout are just amazing. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this book. The illustrations are wonderful and add even more depth to the story. I really loved this glimpse into Aztec culture and mythology.

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