"Dos Santos delves into more chilling themes in this YA horror [.] Readers will enjoy the Dominican folkloric themes of Malicia (Los Biembiens, el bacá, and more). A thrilling read for those who aren't afraid of a terrifying adventure." -- Booklist "If you are in the mood for a deeply dark YA fantasy, with plenty of terror, gore, and moments of blood splattered dismemberment, then Steven Dos Santos has you covered [.] Malicia promises a trip into madness and it delivers on every shivery count." -- Locus Magazine "A blood-spattered adrenaline rush of a novel. Buckle up for a wild, propulsive ride, and don't expect your pulse to return to normal any time soon." --David Ferraro, author of The Alchemy of Moonlight "A love letter to all the best parts of horror: the monsters, the terrifying settings, the secrets and darkness inside each of us.

Malicia navigates love and friendship, guilt and obligation, drawing universal feelings into a thread that winds through the dark, twisting narrative to a surprising, moving conclusion." --Alison Ames, author of It Looks Like Us and To Break a Covenant "Horror lovers, if you've ever longed for a theme park destination dedicated to the spooky characters you love--be careful what you wish for. Malicia brings your nightmares to life!" --Diana Rodriguez Wallach, author of Small Town Monsters.