Description
THE RIVER HAS TEETH
Book Summary
A novel that fuses dark mystery with the magic of realism, where two young women join forces to confront an ancient evil. When Natasha’s sister disappears in a stretch of the river known as the Bend, the police give up. Desperate, she turns to Della, a girl whose family has been selling spells for generations. But Della hides a terrible secret: she knows the one responsible is her own mother, who has transformed into a monster. Together, in a fragile and dangerous alliance, they must venture into an enchanted forest to save those they love.
What is it about?
Natasha is consumed by rage and helplessness after her sister's disappearance. The only trace is her car abandoned near the Bend, a place shrouded in local legends. With no leads or evidence, the case goes cold, but Natasha refuses to give up. Her search leads her to Della, a young heiress of a magical tradition: her family has been selling spells to the desperate for generations, using the magic of the Bend. However, Della knows that a simple potion won't be enough. The danger is much closer than Natasha imagines. The one responsible for the disappearance is Della's mother, or rather, the sinister monster she has become. Della, who guards this terrifying secret, finds herself with nothing to lose. Thus, two young women, one guided by fury and the other by guilt, become each other's only hope to face a supernatural force and rescue the missing sister before it is too late.
Main themes
- Mystery and disappearance: a young woman's investigation into an unsolved case.
- Dark magic and magical realism: a world where spells and supernatural creatures coexist with everyday reality.
- Dysfunctional family relationships: the conflict between a magical legacy and a mother's monstrous transformation.
- Forced alliance and survival: two opposite characters who must learn to trust each other to survive.
- Young adult romantic fantasy: a suspense plot that intertwines with the development of intense emotional bonds.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at young adult and teen readers who enjoy mystery and suspense plots with a strong supernatural component. It is ideal for those looking for a story that combines the investigation of a disappearance with elements of dark fantasy and magical realism, as well as for followers of narratives featuring strong female protagonists and complex relationships.
What this book offers
- An absorbing mystery plot that maintains tension and interest until the last page.
- An original and well-constructed magical world, where magic has a price and real consequences.
- Complex and emotionally deep characters, whose motivations and secrets enrich the story.
- An exploration of themes such as guilt, loyalty, and the power of hope in extreme situations.
- A read that successfully combines the suspense genre with fantasy and young adult romance.
Technical specifications
- Author: WATERS, ERICA
- Publisher: DEL NUEVO EXTREMO
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK, CRIME AND MYSTERY FICTION (CHILDREN'S/YA), FANTASY AND MAGICAL REALISM (CHILDREN'S/YA), ROMANTIC FANTASY (YA), ROMANTIC AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP STORIES
- Collection: FICTION - YOUNG ADULT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2022
- Number of pages: 400
- Weight: 713 g
Editorial review
A solid offering within young adult fiction that knows how to combine the suspense of a disappearance with a dark and fascinating magical universe. The author constructs an oppressive atmosphere and a narrative pace that captures the reader, alternating the perspectives of its two protagonists. The relationship between Natasha and Della, forged in distrust and necessity, is the emotional engine of the story. Recommended for those looking for a read that goes beyond conventional mystery, delving into psychological horror and fantasy with a distinctive voice.