"Fierce, devastating, and achingly hopeful." - Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys ""Readers craving razor-sharp stakes and fresh, brilliantly-rendered worldbuilding need look no further than To Our Untamed Core . Reyes has written their best work yet." - Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author "If you read any dystopia this year, let it be this one. Sonido Reyes explodes into a new genre with this emotional, powerful story of resilience, survival, love, and living." - Kamilah Cole, bestselling and award-nominated author of the Divine Traitors Duology "A pulse-pounding dystopian romance perfect for fans of the Hunger Games. Fresh, fun, and thought provoking." - Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation "This high stakes adventure had me turning the pages well into the night--unputdownable with surprising twists and impossible choices.
" - Beth Revis, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Dystopia is so back! As vicious as it is heartfelt, To Our Untamed Core dares to dance in the midst of brutality." - Gabi Burton, bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep "Heart-pounding and heartfelt in equal measure, To Our Untamed Core challenges those who unjustly wield power by those who defiantly embrace community." - Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars "A tender love letter to resilience, this book is a perfect dystopia for modern readers. I loved it, and you will too!" - Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning "[An] empowering queer dystopian fantasy. Keenly rendered first-person perspectives alternate between Temo, Ollin, and Socoyote, whose tender love triangle develops alongside the high-stakes, action-packed plot. An uplifting page-turner that illustrates the power of community and joy as a form of resistance." - Publishers Weekly "The novel's primary strengths lie in its worldbuilding and intense character dynamics. Temo, Ollin, and Socoyote are complex and dynamic leads with relatable concerns regarding identity, relationships, and their place in society.
The secrets they harbor and the narrative's brisk pacing will keep readers engaged. This powerful narrative centered on identity, cultural preservation, and resistance is a must-read for fans of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Aiden Thomas's The Sunbearer Trials." - School Library Journal "Twists, secrets, unflinching gore, and a passionate love triangle make the work intensely gripping. The novel incorporates classic genre elements, adding freshness and originality through its depictions of complex queer relationships, rebellion against colonialism, and a critique of religious indoctrination. Love and violence flow through every page of this riveting work." - Kirkus Review "Reyes explores detribalization, colonization, and religion head-on through Temo and his loved ones, all while providing great trans, queer, and polyamorous representation." - Booklist.