Livin’ La Vida Llorona Hard Cover

Description

A psych ward lockdown. A ticking clock. A mythical haunting that won’t let go.

Selena Sol-Valencia is running out of time. Trapped in an institutional psychiatric ward, her path to freedom relies on mastering “pro-social” behaviors, navigating new neurodivergent diagnoses, and adjusting to heavy medication… all under the watchful eyes of hospital staff.

But Selena has a far bigger secret: her next full moon transformation is rapidly approaching. If she can’t secure her release before the lunar turn, she faces a lifetime of werewolf incarceration.

To make matters worse, the terrifying spirit of Cualli – La Llorona – is haunting Selena inside the ward. To uncover why this legendary figure is relentlessly drawn to her, Selena must unearth hidden family secrets and dive deep into Mexican-Indigenous lore. With allies scattered and time running out, Selena must confront the ghosts of her family’s past and present to break free and take control of her destiny.

In this powerful, high-stakes YA urban fantasy, you’ll discover:

• High-Stakes Mental Health & Supernatural Themes: A compelling narrative blending neurodiversity, psychiatric ward survival, and werewolf lore.

• Mexican-Indigenous Folklore: A dark, authentic exploration of the La Llorona myth interwoven with generational family secrets.

• Ticking-Clock Suspense: A race against time and full-moon transformations where emotional control is the ultimate weapon.

Perfect for readers of dark YA urban fantasy, BIPOC own-voices speculative fiction, contemporary folklore adaptations, and complex, neurodivergent heroines.