Equal parts lush and lethal, Written in Starlight swept me into a jungle full of forbidden romance and breathtaking danger. Catalina’s search for the lost city rivals only her search for self discovery, and both make for a page-turning read. This book is solid gold.” — Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove and Blood & Honey
“Lush, dangerous, and addictive. This jungle feels alive, and Isabel has given us the most perfectly unprepared heroine to explore it.” – Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All The Stars And Teeth
“Written in Starlight is not merely an adventure novel, it’s a rich, heart-pounding story of romance, dangerous jungles, and the search for a city of gold. Isabel’s second novel is everything I hoped it would be!” – Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of Winterwood
“Catalina’s journey is full of things I love: a lush setting where danger lurks at every turn, celestial magic, friends found in unlikely places, and a slow burning romance that stole my heart. A compelling and perfect companion novel to Isabel’s debut.” — Rebecca Ross, author of Sisters of Sword & Song
Praise 2020’s breakout YA fantasy Woven in Moonlight:
"In Ibañez’s debut novel, every detail is rich with meaning and nuance. [Woven in Moonlight] showcases a fantasy world that transcends traditional Western tropes and underscores the value of complex female characters." — TIME, "The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time"
“Woven in Moonlight—appropriately—weaves a beautiful spell that takes culturally specific details and spins them into an engaging fantasy world.” – NPR
“A nuanced and empathetic fantasy.” – BookPage, starred review
“Spins a satisfying tale of adventure, romance and magic.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Pure magic.” – Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove
“A lush, vibrant feast of a book.” – Margaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling author of A Sorcery of Thorns
“A wholly unique book for the YA shelf.” – Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl the Sea Gave Back