How to Train Your Dragon meets Quidditch through the Ages in this debut fantasy, set in an alternate contemporary world, in which dragons and their riders compete in an international sports tournament
Amparo Ortiz was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but she currently lives on the country's northeastern coast. Her short-story comic, "What Remains in the Dark," appears in the Eisner Award-winning anthology Puerto Rico Strong (Lion Forge, 2018) and SAVING CHUPIE, her middle grade graphic novel, is forthcoming from HarperCollins. When she's not teaching ESL to her college students, she's teaching herself Korean, devouring as much pizza and as many Twizzlers as she can, and writing about Latinx characters in worlds both contemporary and fantastical.
"The best way to get nerds like me invested in sports is to add
dragons, and that is something Blazewrath Games does beautifully.
Featuring a heart-pounding, inventive competition and a compelling,
global conspiracy, Ortiz knocks it out of the park with this
debut."
-Rachel Strolle, Teen Services Coordinator, Glenside Illinois
Public Library District "Blazewrath Games lingered behind my
eyelids in cinematic flashes: Witches and wizards! Dragons! Life
and death stakes! Ortiz delivers it all with dazzling imagery and a
heroine who wins the gold cup for personality and voice. This is an
incredible debut and marks Amparo Ortiz as an author to watch in
the YA arena. "
- Karuna Riazi, author of The Gauntlet and The Battle "Rich in
magic, history, and ride-or-die friendships, Ortiz's debut blazes
into dragon canon bringing with it complex identities, a love for
Puerto Rico, and fiery Sol de Noche dragons! I'm excited to see
what Ortiz does next!"
-Mia Garcia, author of The Resolutions *"An intriguing take on
identity that will speak perfectly to both fantasy fans and
realistic readers; recommended for any library."
- BOOKLIST, starred review "In a nonstop, dragon-roaring adventure,
this mash-up of magical realism and coming-of-age story will keep
readers enthralled until the last page."
- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL "Part coming-of-age, part magical
adventure, dragon fans are sure to enjoy this fast-paced and
inclusive book."
- KIRKUS REVIEWS
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