LABYRINTH LOST, by Zoraida Cordova

The story: Alejandra has spent her whole life avoiding magic--even her own. On her Deathday, the day she should fully embrace her abilities and her life as a witch, she instead performs a counter-spell that sends her entire family into an alternate dimension, captives of the Devourer. The only way to get them back is to come to terms with her own power...and to use it.

June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG; Violence PG-13; Sexual content PG; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG; Magic & the occult R; GLBT content PG; adult themes (epic and violent monster-fighting action) PG-13; overall rating PG-13.

Liz's comments: I found this book, with its "brujeria" brand of religious magic (somewhat related to voodoo or Santeria) creepy and disturbing. I wasn't a fan--but I realize that many will like it, with its strong but flawed heroine and her many battles with and triumphs over evil beings. It's quite clear that a sequel is intended.