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, Science Fiction, New Adult Romance, Children's Fiction, Romance, Fantasy
Series
Novels
The Way to Rio Luna (2020)
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina (2021)
Valentina Salazar is not a Monster Hunter (2022)
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina (2021)
Valentina Salazar is not a Monster Hunter (2022)
Series contributed to
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View (with Tom Angleberger, Sarwat Chadda, S A Chakraborty, Mike Chen, Adam Christopher, Katie Cook, Delilah S Dawson, Tracy Deonn, Seth Dickinson, Alexander Freed, Jason Fry, Christie Golden, Hank Green, Rob Hart, Lydia Kang, Michael Kogge, R F Kuang, C B Lee, Mackenzi Lee, John Jackson Miller, Michael Moreci, Daniel José Older, Mark Oshiro, Amy Ratcliffe, Beth Revis, Lilliam Rivera, Cavan Scott, Emily Skrutskie, Karen Strong, Anne Toole, Catherynne M Valente, Austin Walker, Martha Wells, Django Wexler, Kiersten White, Gary Whitta, Brittany N Williams, Charles Yu and Jim Zub)
2. From a Certain Point of View: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (2020)
2. From a Certain Point of View: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (2020)
Star Wars : Clone Wars (Middle Grade) (with Lou Anders, Tom Angleberger, Preeti Chhibber, Sarah Beth Durst, Greg Van Eekhout, Jason Fry, Yoon Ha Lee, Rebecca Roanhorse and Anne Ursu)
Star Wars The Clone Wars Anthology (2020)
Star Wars The Clone Wars Anthology (2020)
Star Wars: The High Republic
5. Convergence (2022)
Star Wars: The High Republic (2021) (with Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland and Lydia Kang)
5. Convergence (2022)
Star Wars: The High Republic (2021) (with Tessa Gratton, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland and Lydia Kang)
Anthologies edited
Zoraida Córdova recommends

The Belles (2018)
(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."

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 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."

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."

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."

Ghost Squad (2020)
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!"

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

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."

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."

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 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."

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