Latina superheroes. Volume 1, Jalisco & Santa / by Kayden Phoenix ; art by Amanda Julina Gonzalez, Eva Cabrera.

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Meet Jalisco and Santa: Jalisco is looking for her beloved mother, who disappeared mysteriously. Santa is faced with taking down the corrupt politicians in her hometown. Latina Superheroes illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing their inner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series.

Jalisco, a spirited girl from the outskirts of Guadalajara, finds her life shattered when her mother mysteriously disappears. Brushed off by authorities, Jalisco's quest for truth leads her to the Adelitas, a clandestine group fighting against the sinister forces behind the femicides plaguing their community. Determined to uncover the fate of her beloved mother, Jalisco embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, guided by the unwavering strength of sisterhood.

Santa is from Wexo, a town on the Texan/Mexican border. The upcoming elections are threatening to put a corrupt politician in power: Ilena Chavez-Estevez AKA ICE. Santa joins the other candidate's campaign and fights. Racial tensions begin to rise within the town. And when citizens of Wexo begin to disappear one by one, Santa must raid the detention camps and take down ICE.

Join Jalisco and Santa on their riveting journeys of courage, resilience, and justice in these two stories from Latina Superheroes , the groundbreaking new young adult full-color graphic novel series.

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Kirkus Book Review

Latina superheroes shine in two action-packed stories. After the traumatic disappearance of her mother, Alicia is recruited by a secretive vigilante group called Las Adelitas, who are determined to end the wave of disappearances and murders targeting women in their community. Nicknamed "Jalisco" by one of the Adelitas, Alicia must learn to fight, using her skills as a traditional folklórico dancer to defend herself. The story takes inspiration from Mexican culture and history, including the legend of Malinche and the women soldiers of the Mexican Revolution. In the second story, tensions rise in the fictional border town of Wexo as a high-stakes political race unfolds. Santa becomes involved in supporting La Politica, a candidate running against Illena Chavez-Estevez, better known as ICE. To stand against ICE and her followers, who believe in their own racial superiority, Santa must draw on the lessons her mother taught her before she died. Both stories tackle difficult topics such as colorism, eugenics, femicide, and racism. While the messaging isn't subtle, the narratives remain engaging and fast-paced. The vibrant, dynamic illustrations bring each character's strength and emotion to life. Latinas are portrayed as strong and passionate in their pursuit of justice, and the storylines are both relevant and hopeful. A bold and compelling tribute to Latina strength, resilience, and the fight for justice.(Graphic fiction. 13-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.