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Zoraida Córdova

Ecuador

Zoraida Córdova was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where she learned to speak English by watching Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker on repeat. Her favorite things are sparkly like merdudes, Christmas, and New York City at night.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Children's Fiction, New Adult Romance, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Series

Vicious Deep
   1. The Vicious Deep (2012)
   2. The Savage Blue (2013)
   3. The Vast and Brutal Sea (2014)

On the Verge
   1. Luck on the Line (2014)
   2. Love on the Ledge (2015)
   3. Life on the Level (2016)

Brooklyn Brujas
   1. Labyrinth Lost (2016)
   2. Bruja Born (2018)
   3. Wayward Witch (2019)

Hollow Crown
1. Incendiary (2020)
2. Illusionary (2021)

Novels

   The Way to Rio Luna (2020)
   The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina (2021)
   Valentina Salazar is not a Monster Hunter (2022)

Anthologies edited

Reclaim the Stars (2022)

Anthology series

Untold Legends (with Natalie C Parker)
   1. Vampires Never Get Old (2020)
   2. Mermaids Never Drown (2023)
   3. Faeries Never Lie (2024)

Series contributed to

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
A Crash of Fate (2019)

Star Wars : Clone Wars (Middle Grade)
Star Wars The Clone Wars Anthology (2020) (with others)

Star Wars: The High Republic (Young Adult)
6. Tales of Light and Life (2021) (with others)

Star Wars: The High Republic
Convergence (2022)

Meant to Be
3. Kiss the Girl (2023)

Star Wars: The High Republic (Middle Grade)
7. Beware the Nameless (2024)

Books containing stories by Zoraida Córdova

Relit (2024)
16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories
edited by
Sandra Proudman

Reclaim the Stars (2022)
Seventeen Tales Across Realms & Space
edited by
Zoraida Córdova

A Universe of Wishes (2020)
A We Need Diverse Books Anthology
edited by
Dhonielle Clayton

More books

Awards

2023 Ignyte Award for Outstanding Anthology or Collection : Reclaim the Stars: Seventeen Tales Across Realms & Space

Zoraida Córdova recommends

The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter (2025)
Brionni Nwosu
"A love letter to epic romance, resilience, and travel, The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter sweeps readers through time and across the globe with a heroine often relegated to the margins in search of the grandest love story humanity has to offer. An enchanting debut that will leave you forever changed."

Eat the Ones You Love (2025)
Sarah Maria Griffin
"Eat the Ones You Love is a beautiful, dark gem of a book. Sarah Maria Griffin writes with acute attention to the intersection between class and relationships, and the all-consuming effects of possession."

The River Has Roots (2025)
Amal El-Mohtar
"Amal El-Mohtar's genius fairytale reflects a truth we can never forget: words carry enormous power. The River Has Roots is truly exquisite."

The Courting of Bristol Keats (2024)
(Courting of Bristol Keats, book 1)
Mary E Pearson
"The Courting of Bristol Keats is at once whimsical and romantic, full of court intrigue and sharp twists that leave us wanting to return to Pearson's faerie realm."

Tropicalia (2023)
Harold Rogers
"Tropicalia is a riotous search for catharsis and understanding. Harold captures the rage born out of family secrets and doesn't pull any punches. A powerful debut."

A Merry Little Meet Cute (2022)
(Christmas Notch, book 1)
Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
"Murphy and Simone are a dream team, delivering a deliciously spicy romance perfect for any season."

The Undead Truth of Us (2022)
Britney S Lewis
"Britney S. Lewis explores love and death in a debut that is tender, poetic, and wholly original."

Our Last Days in Barcelona (2022)
(Cuba Saga, book 5)
Chanel Cleeton
"At once thrilling, nostalgic, and utterly romantic...Readers will fall in love with the brave and charming Perez women."

The Last Fallen Star (2021)
(Gifted Clans, book 1)
Graci Kim
"The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim absolutely shines. Riley Oh's positive voice is infectious and will have readers wanting to follow her adventures long after the last page is turned."

White Fox (2020)
Sara Faring
"White Fox by Sara Faring is the perfect ghost story you tell in the dark, haunting, full of mystery and sure to keep you turning the pages well into the night."

You Had Me at Hola (2020)
(Primas of Power, book 1)
Alexis Daria
"Like a delicious slow burn, this love story happens in the best way--despacito!"

Ghost Squad (2019)
Claribel A Ortega
"Ghost Squad is a charming adventure full of girl power and heart. Young readers will want to be best friends with Lucely, Syd, and Chunk!"

Gods of Jade and Shadow (2019)
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
"Silvia Moreno-Garcia's prose is like the best kind of fairytale - dark, enchanting, and makes you wish that you could live within its pages. Casiopea's journey belongs on every bookshelf."

City of Ghosts (2018)
(Cassidy Blake, book 1)
Victoria Schwab
"This book has it all -- a ghost for a best friend, a city brimming with magic, and a brave girl discovering her strange power. A thrilling and chilling mystery that will have you counting the days until Cass's next adventure."

The Diminished (2018)
(Diminished, book 1)
Kaitlyn Sage Patterson
"Kaitlyn Sage Patterson's debut novel has strong and imaginative world-building and complex characters. With a splash of swoony romance and a thrilling conclusion, readers will be clamoring for the sequel."

Honor Among Thieves (2018)
(Honors, book 1)
Ann Aguirre and Rachel Caine
"Caine and Aguirre’s immersive world and unforgettable characters will absolutely enthrall readers."

The Belles (2017)
(Belles , book 1)
Dhonielle Clayton
"The Belles is a powerful discussion about the cost of beauty and what we are willing to do for it. Dhonielle Clayton creates a world both lush and dark, with prose so delectable you will savor every word."

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