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NEVER LOOK BACK

Lilliam Rivera

Featuring contemporary Afro-Latinx characters, acclaimed author Lilliam Rivera blends a touch of magical realism into a timely story about cultural identity, overcoming trauma, and the power of first love.

Eury comes to the Bronx as a girl haunted. Haunted by losing everything in Hurricane Maria--and by an evil spirit, Ato. She fully expects the tragedy that befell her and her family in Puerto Rico to catch up with her in New York. Yet, for a time, she can almost set this fear aside, because there's this boy . . .

Pheus is a golden-voiced, bachata-singing charmer, ready to spend the summer on the beach with his friends, serenading his on-again, off-again flame. That changes when he meets Eury. All he wants is to put a smile on her face and fight off her demons. But some dangers are too powerful for even the strongest love, and as the world threatens to tear them apart, Eury and Pheus must fight for each other and their lives.

This Own Voices retelling of the Greek myth Orpheus and Eurydice is perfect for fans of Ibi Zoboi's Pride and Daniel José Older's Shadowshaper
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Published 2020-09-01 by Bloomsbury USA

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Prolific television director Zetna Fuentes (Netflix's Cursed) was announced as the director for the film adaptation of Lilliam Rivera's YA novel Never Look Back for 3Pas Studios and Amazon Studios, with Talia Rothenberg (Netflix's Rebelde) adapting the screenplay.

[Rivera] showcases her masterful grasp of setting, integrating the complexities of the modern day with the gauzy haze of ancient myth through a slow, careful unveiling.

Rivera's complex world is well realized, and the dialogue rings true. Read more...

This book seamlessly blends Caribbean and Greek myth into a contemporary teen novel, exploring realistic aspects of identity, stereotypes, trauma, and romance. (starred review) Read more...

Actor Eugenio Derbez (CODA) and producer Ben Odell will produce for 3Pas Studios, with Jordan Rubio overseeing the project for the company. Award-winning singer-songwriter Romeo Santos and Artie Pabon will serve as executive producers and music supervisors through the former's Chimbi Productions. Santos, who is known as the "King of Bachata,"” will also have one of his original songs featured in the film. The release date has yet to be announced. Read more...