Monstrilio: A Novel by Gerardo Sámano Córdova Fantasy Recognizing Jay’s dire circumstances

Recognizing Jay’s dire circumstances

A gorgeously illustrated picture book for adults—with two gatefold pages inside—by Nobelist Olga Tokarczuk and illustrator Joanna Concejo

”—The Washington Post

But now the time has come for him to take his place as rightful heir to the throne and overthrow Henry VII

Monstrilio: A Novel by Gerardo Sámano Córdova Fantasy Recognizing Jay’s dire circumstancesGrieving mother Magos cuts out a piece of her deceased eleven year old son Santiagos lung. Acting on fierce maternal instinct and the dubious logic of an old folktale, she nurtures the lung until it gains sentience, growing into the carnivorous little Monstrilio she keeps hidden within the walls of her familys decaying Mexico City estate. Eventually, Monstrilio begins to resemble the Santiago he once was, but his innate impulsesthough curbed by his