Vuelven

Estrella’s mother has gone missing, leaving only a trail of blood behind. Alone and desperate for answers about her mother’s violent disappearance, Estrella finds herself drawn to a street gang of orphans led by Shine, a street-smart and fearless leader who quickly accepts her as one of his own. Despite facing overwhelming odds including a corrupt politician, a brutal human-trafficking drug cartel, and the constant dangers of the streets, the gang bands together to help Estrella uncover the truth and seek revenge.

In Tigers Are Not Afraid, Issa López masterfully combines magical realism with elements of fantasy, horror, and thriller to tell a powerful story. Through magic, tigers, and encounters with the undead, López addresses themes of childhood isolation, gang violence, corruption, and the resilience of hope. (GR)