Review of Season of the Bruja Vol. 1 by Aaron Durán and illustrated by Sara Soler. A graphic novel with a fantastic story and colorful illustrations is perfect for falling in love and connecting with its characters.
Firstly, Althalia is a bruja. She works in a museum full of eccentricities, learning about her powers from her Abuela (Grandmother). Both, her co-workers are also capable of helping. Since they can transform, one from a were-coyote and the other into a Chupacabra. Along with magical pets that share a lifeline with their owners.
Indeed everything was going great, Althalia had just handled an exorcism with her co-workers, and goes out to enjoy a museum visit with her grandmother. At that point, we get introduced to this priest and in the scuffle of unexpectedness, something happens to Abuelita. Althalia is attempting to navigate her grief but something far beyond is calling her, because as it stands, she is the last bruja.
Season of the Bruja Vol. 1 describes the conquest and oppression caused by the Europeans to the people of Mesoamerica. Let’s face it…and beyond the Mesoamerica area. Furthermore, that is why this story will appeal to so many. For one thing, it is wonderful that our own voices are heard and stories are told.