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M. CH. LANDA is a longtime blogger and author of Vandella and its forthcoming sequel, Vandella: Resilience. He is also author of the companion graphic novel series Vandella's Chronicles. Death and the hereafter play a key role in the legends and traditions within the folklore of Mexico, where he was born. From a young age, he took fabulism to heart, endowing his stories with the duality of reality and magic. When he is not writing, you can find him watching a movie (his first passion), working out in the gym, reading a book from his endless list while he tastes a wine, cooking a new recipe, or hanging out with family and friends.
Reviewed by Trevor Otieno for Readers' Favorite
Teenage orphan Maia is Vandella’s main character. After losing her parents while she was a child, she was raised by her grandmother. Maia had never been in a relationship and was looking for her true love—someone who would genuinely care for her without any other considerations. She had a soft spot for one of her classmates. She became ill shortly after and was taken to the hospital, where she discovered she had cancer, a deadly diagnosis. When she encountered an enigmatic stranger who was out to steal her grandmother’s soul, her life took an unexpected and dramatic turn. Grab a copy of Vandella by M. Ch. Landa to get a close-up perspective on how things develop.
To have the best possible experience with Vandella, I had to pay close attention to every little detail. The narrative is fascinating, dramatic, dark, and engaging. This fantasy novella features a love story. The two fundamental themes of this work are atonement and eternity. The writing in Vandella is exquisite; I felt strong emotions. The novel is both skillfully written and has compassion, and the content is perfect for the intended audience. Along with the positive aspects of Vandella, I also want to recognize M. Ch. Landa’s outstanding efforts in making sure there were no errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar at all. I wish M. Ch. Landa would write more books of this caliber because Vandella is such a fantastic story. Teenagers and other book lovers should read Vandella since it provides content that they might not want to miss.
