Blazewrath Games

Amparo Ortiz

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Dragons and their riders compete in an international sports tournament in this alternate contemporary world fantasy

Lana Torres has always preferred dragons to people. In a few weeks, sixteen countries will compete in the Blazewrath World Cup, a tournament where dragons and their riders fight for glory in a dangerous relay. Lana longs to represent her native Puerto Rico in their first ever World Cup appearance, and when Puerto Rico's Runner--the only player without a dragon steed--is kicked off the team, she's given the chance.

But when she discovers that a former Blazewrath superstar has teamed up with the Sire--a legendary dragon who's cursed into human form--the safety of the Cup is jeopardized. The pair are burning down dragon sanctuaries around the world and refuse to stop unless the Cup gets cancelled. All Lana wanted was to represent her country. Now, to do that, she'll have to navigate an international conspiracy that's deadlier than her beloved sport.

Book Details

Publisher: Page Street YA
Publish Date: Oct 6th, 2020
Pages: 368
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.50in - 5.70in - 1.20in - 1.00lb
EAN: 9781645670797
Recommended age: 13-17
Categories: • Fantasy - Contemporary• Sports & Recreation - General• Places - Caribbean & Latin America

About the Author

Ortiz, Amparo: -

Amparo Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and currently lives on the island's northeastern coast. BLAZEWRATH GAMES is her debut novel. Her short story comic, "What Remains in The Dark," appears in the Eisner Award-winning anthology PUERTO RICO STRONG, and SAVING CHUPIE is her middle grade graphic novel. She holds an M.A. in English and a B.A. in Psychology from the UPR's Río Piedras campus. When she's not teaching ESL to her college students, she's streaming Kpop music videos, vlogging for her eponymous YouTube channel, and writing about Latinx characters in worlds both contemporary and fantastical.

Amparo Ortiz nació en San Juan, Puerto Rico, y actualmente vive en la costa noreste de la isla. Es la autora de BLAZEWRATH GAMES y "What Remains In The Dark," cuento que aparece en la antología ganadora de un premio Eisner, PUERTO RICO STRONG. Posee un M.A. en Inglés y un B.A. en Psicología de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, recinto de Río Piedras. Cuando no está enseñando ESL a sus estudiantes universitarios, está escribiendo sobre personajes Latinx en mundos tanto contemporáneos como fantásticos. Amparo es la traductora de "Los coquíes aún cantan".

Praise for this book

"The best way to get nerds like me invested in sports is to add dragons, and that is something Blazewrath Games does beautifully. Featuring a heart-pounding, inventive competition and a compelling, global conspiracy, Ortiz knocks it out of the park with this debut."
-Rachel Strolle, Teen Services Coordinator, Glenside Illinois Public Library District

"Blazewrath Games lingered behind my eyelids in cinematic flashes: Witches and wizards! Dragons! Life and death stakes! Ortiz delivers it all with dazzling imagery and a heroine who wins the gold cup for personality and voice. This is an incredible debut and marks Amparo Ortiz as an author to watch in the YA arena. "
- Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet and The Battle

"Rich in magic, history, and ride-or-die friendships, Ortiz's debut blazes into dragon canon bringing with it complex identities, a love for Puerto Rico, and fiery Sol de Noche dragons! I'm excited to see what Ortiz does next!"
-Mia Garcia, author of The Resolutions

*"An intriguing take on identity that will speak perfectly to both fantasy fans and realistic readers; recommended for any library."
- BOOKLIST, starred review

"In a nonstop, dragon-roaring adventure, this mash-up of magical realism and coming-of-age story will keep readers enthralled until the last page."
- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"Part coming-of-age, part magical adventure, dragon fans are sure to enjoy this fast-paced and inclusive book."
- KIRKUS REVIEWS