Rosalinda is a beautiful witch, or a Majestic, trapped on Sinner’s Isle with others just like her because society deems their magic dangerous. However, an event is held every year for powerful men to exploit these Majestic’s powers. The Offering is a party for the wealthy to ogle the Majestics and to decide which one they want to bind themselves to for their benefit. This year’s Offering is Rosa’s debut as the prized commodity, and she plans to flee. Rosalinda and her friend conjure an escape plan but under the watchful eye of their domineering mistress and Binding Day looming closer, she is forced to rely on a swashbuckling pirate for help.
Mariano is the Prince of Pirates, the son of El Draque, the most feared pirate of all time. This cunning, handsome pirate has sailed many seas and is no stranger to adventure. After their ship is attacked, he is marooned on Sinner’s Isle along with a prisoner and an enchanted chain. He believes his heart’s desire is treasure and gold until he meets the equally cunning Majestic. Behind this brave face is a man who cares deeply about his family, his new friend, and Rosa. Though they have their suspicions of one another, Rosa and Mariano must rely on each other if they want to make it off of Sinner’s Isle in one piece.
“Sinner’s Isle has everything you could ever want in a fantasy: witches, pirates, and magic galore! ”
Sinner’s Isle has everything you could ever want in a fantasy: witches, pirates, and magic galore! Each Majestic has a unique power and I love that with everyone that we meet, we get a taste of what kind of magic they possess. I also loved the inner conflict that Rosa, and other Majestics, had in terms of her powers. While her magic is incredible, I can sympathize with her hesitations and childhood trauma in using her phantoms. The story had so many twists and turns that I felt like I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading. Angela Montoya beautifully showcases that she can keep a reader’s eyes glued to the page.
Angela Montoya has been obsessed with the magic of storytelling since she was a little girl. She hasn’t seen a day without a book in her hand, a show tune in her mind, or a movie quote on her lips. Angela comes from a family of storytellers with revolutionary ideas, including her grandfather, José Montoya, who was a celebrated activist and poet laureate. When she isn’t lost in the world of words, Angela can be found on her small farm in Northern California where she’s busy bossing around her partner, their two children, as well as a whole host of animals. Angela has participated as a Round 5 Author-Mentor Match mentee and was selected to be a mentee in Pitch Wars 2020. Sinner’s Isle is her debut novel.
Melissa Gonzalez (she/her) is a UCLA graduate with a major in American Literature & Culture and a minor in Chicana/o & Central American Studies. She loves boba, horror movies, and reading. You can spot her in the fiction, horror/mystery/thriller, and young adult sections of bookstores. Though she is short, she feels as tall as her TBR pile. You can find Melissa on her book Instagram: @floralchapters
