Five-star Review and Bronze Winner in the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, Azreya, Azect Priestess is a gem for middle grade readers and beyond. For years, Azreya accepts her place as one cursed by the gods, but with foresight of an impending slaughter, she dares to attempt to reverse the Aztec people’s fate. At the age of three, Azreya is placed in the care of a shaman, Nukpana, who promises to protect her. Servitude to the man who vowed to keep her dark side from emerging seemed a small price to pay until a special client visits. But Azreya’s inner compass clashes with Nukpana’s wishes and her rage boils over. With the demon just under the surface, she has no choice but to flee, only to find her own family refuses to take her in. Still unable to stand by and witness her people’s demise, Azreya pursues a quest to enlighten them. She faces many challenges—not the least of which is the monster hiding under her own skin. Can Azreya control her inner beast and convince her people to break from age-old patterns, or will the Aztecs be vanquished by the enemy? Journey back in time to unlock the secrets of the Aztec. This book contains the manuscript, maps, illustrations as well as bonuses like images of the handmade drawings that were used to create the cover and other images in the book.