Gabe Cole Novoa

Gabe Cole Novoa (he/him) is a New York Times bestselling author with an MFA in Writing for Children. He writes speculative fiction featuring marginalized characters grappling with identity, particularly Latinx and nonbinary or transmasculine teens. Gabe is the author of the Beyond the Red trilogy, written under a former pseudonym, The Diablo's Curse, Most Ardently, and the award-winning novel, The Wicked Bargain. He also runs a popular writi...

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These Vengeful Gods

Gabe Cole Novoa

“[A] cathartic revenge story crackling with rage against systemic discrimination, set in a contemporary fantasy dystopia with an extensive and inventive magic system.” —Publishers Weekly

“A familiar story made fresh with compelling details and social commentary.” —Kirkus Reviews

ALL GODS MUST DIE in this searingly relevant YA dystopian novel. In a world bound by violence, a teen descended from the god of Death must keep their true identity a secret as they fight their way through a gladiator-style competition towards victory and rebellion against the gods who murdered their family.

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The Diablo's Curse

Gabe Cole Novoa

“A tumultuous and romantic adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Evocative…. Novoa explores themes of masculinity, gender, and colonization, and meditates on how the histories of queer and immigrant peoples intertwine.” —Publishers Weekly

“A fast-paced tale full of demons, queer kids, and pirate treasure.” —The Bulletin

“[A] propulsive fantasy.” —Booklist

“An energetic, dynamic, and satisfying adventure.” —School Library Journal

From the award-winning author of The Wicked Bargain comes a high-stakes race to defeat a curse designed to kill–about a demon who wants to be human, a boy cursed to die young, and the murderous island destined to bury them both.

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The Wicked Bargain

Gabe Cole Novoa

★ “A swashbuckling tale brimming with sorcery.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ “Novoa’s story celebrates identities often othered in our world by representing them as ordinary here. A lineup of Latinx characters, gender-fluid demonio, and slow-burning romance beautifully round off this fantasy.” —Booklist, starred review

“This romantic coming-of-age fantasy offers endearing, flawed heroes, an enticing villain, and high emotional stakes. An alluring high-seas adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Sets the standard for inclusive, swashbuckling romance; it’s adventurous, fun, and highly recommended.” —School Library Journal

“Pirating adventures with a good amount of fun, magic, demonios, diablos, and gender-affirming experiences make this an easy and entertaining read.” —The Bulletin

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