Maria Z. Medina

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Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· 26d

Pass pages for MAKER OF GODS are in!! The amazing Ana Osorio has been booked for the audiobook! It's almost a real real book now!! 😍

Screenshot of MAKER OF GODS pass pages showing the first Cast of Characters page:
Del Arroyo Siblings
Azul: A young woman gifted with the ability to bring the dead back to life, constant companion of her eldest sister.
Isadora: Firstborn in Del Arroyo’s family, proud troublemaker, and easy lover.

De Guzmán Siblings
Nereida: Will not start fights, but she will end them. The late queen’s mistress at one point, she has amassed a reputation for being cool and aloof.
Sío: Only son in the family. Joined Cienpuentes’ City Guard to make a name for himself away from his sisters.
Edine: Youngest sibling, closest to Sío and on the look out for her own fortune.
Iriana: Oldest of the fourth and permanent resident in Cienpuentes.

MAKER OF GODS covers with the caption "December 8" (Release Date)

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 2

🎉🎉 MISTRESS OF BONES is out today in paperback in the UK!! 🎉🎉 (And it's sooo pretty!!) To celebrate I stuffed myself with donuts (old fashioned > fluffy ones, don't @ me!). And while I don't have pictures of the donuts, I do have pictures of the paperback! 😊 (buy links below)

MISTRESS OF BONES UK paperback stacked on top of two other paperbacks with a background of hardcover spines.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jun 12

Look at the beautiful UK paperback edition of MISTRESS OF BONES from Magpie Books/HCUK! With foiled title!! FOILED TITLE!! 😍 Pre-order it at @paperandword.bsky.social to get a signed bookplate and an art print! Releases July 2nd. paperandword.com/collections/...

UK paperback edition of MISTRESS OF BONES featuring a gold-foiled title!

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jun 8

Only six months to go until MAKER OF GODS is out! 😍 I am soo excited to hold it in my hands. It's going to look FANTASTIC on the shelf next to MISTRESS!! mariazmedina.com/books/mistre...

MAKER OF GODS cover with "6 months!" on top and release dates on the bottom: US/CA Dec 8th, UK Dec 3rd

MAKER OF GODS cover with "6 months!" on top and the following themes to be found in the book: gods & mortals, games & rapiers, desperate people & bad decisions.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jun 2

There's one month left for the UK paperback release of MISTRESS OF BONES!! 😍 (July 2nd) You can find/pre-order it at your local indie or get it at these lovely stores: @paperandword.bsky.social (signed bookplates) @qpbooks.bsky.social (signed bookplates) The Enchanted Spine (theenchantedspine.com)

UK ppb cover of MISTRESS OF BONES: A young woman with long dark brown hair in a blue dress holding a mask mirrored below by a young man with long blond hair holding a skull mask.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· May 28

Two men hand-handshake, one scorpio, one taurus, under "never forget, never forgive"

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· May 12

New pretty banner 🤭

Banner with a dark red background, skeletons, and castles with the text: The gods don't play fair... but neither does she.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Apr 25

Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day by going to your local indies or getting free shipping on all orders at @bookshop.org !! Including MISTRESS OF BONES! (bookshop.org/p/books/mist... )

MISTRESS OF BONES cover under a banner announcing Bookshop org's free shipping

MISTRESS OF BONES cover copy: An epic, multi-POV debut fantasy perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and Six of Crows, where a necromancer trying to resurrect her sister gets embroiled in bigger, world-ending plans instead.

Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wants one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister’s bones. But the Emissary of the Lord Death will do anything to stop her, no matter how alluring he finds her . . .

As their paths collide, they’re drawn into a deadly game of pawns and power with a count who begrudgingly works for a child king, a faceless witch who transforms the bones of gods into dreams she can peddle, and a long-lost half-brother with a secret of his own—and soon realize the fate of the lands is hanging in the balance.

For long ago the gods raised the continents, binding them with their own bones to keep humanity alive. But in an era when the gods’ sacrifice has been forgotten, Death might not be the only resentful god Azul must defy.

Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, Mistress of Bones is a can't-miss start to a duology about love, loss, and, of course, death.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Apr 3

For my Australian friends!! If you purchase MISTRESS OF BONES at the following two bookstores, you'll get a bonus art print *and* a signed bookplate!! inkspotbookshop.au pulpfiction.com.au ( @pulpfictionbks.bsky.social )

An image showing an art print of MISTRESS OF BONES' main protagonists along with a bookplate to represent the goodies you can get if you purchase the book at the listed two Aussie bookstores.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Mar 25

MAKER OF GODS is part of the Barnes & Noble pre-order sale!! (Featuring some of my favorite book themes: gods & mortals, games & rapiers, desperate people & bad decisions!) Coming December 8th from @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maker-of-g...

A banner for the Barnes & Noble pre-order sale (use the code: PREORDER25), featuring the cover of MAKER OF GODS and a list of themes to be found inside the book: gods & mortals, games & rapiers, desperate people & bad decisions

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jan 22

Oh, wow!! Thank you for the nomination for the BSFA awards longlist!! www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...

BSFA nominees longlist including Mistress of Bones

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jan 21

In the swashbuckling finale to the Mistress of Bones duology perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and Six of Crows, a necromancer and the God of Death must outwit the Gods themselves—or end the world trying.

Necromancer Azul del Arroyo only wanted one thing: to steal her sister back from Death by reclaiming her sister's bones. But after inadvertently uncovering a plot to reawaken the gods and suffering a great loss, she feels further from her goal than ever.

In exchange for a chance to save her sister, Azul's only choice is to work together with Death, now in Enjul's body, to uncover an underground group set on finding the rest of the gods in the blood-red city of Bremón. And with his mysterious motivations, silver tongue, and magnetic interest in Azul, Death does not make it easy.

Determined to get revenge on the Faceless Witch, Nereida, the Count, and Esparza also find their way to Bremón to join Azul, only to discover that Death is not the only god who has already awakened...and the rest of the gods are not as merciful.

Lies, games, and gods collide in Maria Z. Medina's masterful follow-up to Mistress of Bones, where the only thing stronger than the divine is human will.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jan 21

Mistress of Bones hardcover next to Maker of Gods hardcover.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jan 21

MAKER OF GODS COVER REVEAL TIME!! 😍 Thank you so much to my cover designer Kerri Resnick and especially Kelly Chong for the stunning art! You really brought my characters (and all the book-related little details!) to life ❤️ (Out December 8th, 2026 from @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social !!)

A man with long blond hair holding a skull mask mirrored by a woman with long brown hair holding a dagger, with a red background.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Dec 23

I haven't posted about my book in a while (I've been more of a lurker), but if you're looking for a fun, yet dark, tale about necromancers set in a Mediterranean-inspired world of floating continents and godly bones with a side of rapiers, banter, and magic, check out MISTRESS OF BONES!

A picture of MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover under my tiny Christmas tree over a fleece blanket and surrounded by colorful tinsel and tiny red and gold wrapped gifts.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Nov 12

It's that time of the year...

Several bunnies feeding from a human tagged with future book ideas: YA fantasy, cozy fantasy, cozy romantasy, random gothic, adventure fantasy, random historical, YA suspense, the idea I had 5 mins ago.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Nov 12

Convincing you to read my debut YA/crossover Fantasy MISTRESS OF BONES with the first sentence! Share yours if you want!

Screenshot of the first page of MISTRESS OF BONES with the following text: Chapter I - Death - Nine Years Earlier: Azul del Arroyo didn't fully know what would happen when she set out to bring her older sister back to life, but since she was ten, she didn't much care.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Oct 6

She's watching. Judging. Might bring you back to life. Or let you rot in ignominy.

Main female character from MISTRESS OF BONES book shown from the nose up wearing a purple pointed witchy hat

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Sep 12

I have been in drafting cave and now in editing cave and discord cave (which is a very dangerous cave to be in considering I'm supposed to be doing the second item on the list, lol) but here's some photos from friends who spotted MISTRESS OF BONES in the wild! 😍 (have you?! Send me the pics!!!)

MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover on a table at Barnes & Noble surrounded by other fantasy books such as Yuli by S. Jae-Jones, Dream by the Shadows by Logan Karlie, and By Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang among others.

MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover on display at a bookstore shelf right next to Vampire Academy, which I've read like 1232131 times, and yes, this coincidence makes me grin like a book gremlin.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Aug 3

Banter? You got it. Weird magic? Heck yeah! Fun worldbuilding? Well, of course. Different kinds of love, romantic and otherwise? Definitely! Two separate, intersecting storylines? Right here, right now. Exploration of souls and greed? Compliments of the house. mariazmedina.com/books/mistre...

A 3D mockup of MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover with arrows pointing at different things you can find in the book: Multi-pov, bone magic, rapier duels, fickle gods, epic worldbuilding, twists, intrigue, necromancy

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 28

UK edition of MISTRESS OF BONES is here and IT HAS FOIL 😱

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 20

ASDAFAGHDGAJHGDWJAHGD final copies are here!

Open cardboard box full of hardcover editions of Mistress of Bones.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 15

Thank you so much @publisherswkly.bsky.social for the lovely review of MISTRESS OF BONES!! "Confident prose, strong characterizations, and imaginative Spanish-tinged mythology blend to deliver a rich and intricately crafted fantasy world."

"Confident prose, strong characterizations, and imaginative Spanish-tinged mythology blend to deliver a rich and intricately crafted fantasy world. Descriptions of powerful characters struggling to navigate the actions of brutal yet self-sacrificing gods further enrich this sprawling series opener.”
- Publishers Weekly

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 10

Barnes & Noble is having a pre-order sale this weekend! You can get up to 25% off any pre-orders (hardcover, ebook, audiobook) with the code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mistress-o...

Mistress of Bones hardcover and ebook mockups against a light background with a design of outlined roses and a rapier, announcing the Barnes & Noble sale (July 8th-11th) and the promo code: PREORDER25

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jul 3

Thank you so much Booklist for the lovely review!! 😊 "Medina’s high-concept world building permeates the story in fascinating detail... A compelling read, ending with a cliff-hanger sure to draw readers back for the rest of the duology." - Booklist

MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover image with the following blurb: "Medina’s high-concept world building permeates the story in fascinating detail... A compelling read, ending with a cliff-hanger sure to draw readers back for the rest of the duology." - Booklist

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jun 27

INDIE BOOKSTORE PARTY TIME!! 🎉🎉🎉 Pre-order any book at the participating bookstores to get 15% off! Code: PARTY2025 (And that includes the awesome pre-order goodies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social !) Find more info at: lnk.bio/authors4indi...

MISTRESS OF BONES hardcover with text indicating you can get 15% off with the code PARTY2025 at participating indie bookstores.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· Jun 25

Remember, if you preorder my YA/crossover fantasy debut at Mysterious Galaxy, you'll get this gorgeous art by Jacqueline Brianne, a signed bookplate, and a bookmark! www.mystgalaxy.com/preorder-cam... (PS. Book is about necromancers, rapiers, gods, greed, siblings, and love!)

An art print depicting a young woman with brown hair in shirtsleeves and breeches unsheathing a dagger while being suspicious of a tall man with long blonde hair standing menacingly behind her.

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· May 23

I'm SO EXCITED to announce MISTRESS OF BONES is having a pre-order campaign in collaboration with @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social ! It includes a gorgeous art print, bookmark (not shown), and a signed bookplate! 🎉 www.mystgalaxy.com/preorder-cam...

An art print of a young woman with brown hair in shirt and breeches holding a dagger glaring at a tall man with blonde hair holding a sword. A bookplate design with roses, bones, and a rapier. The following text: (Receive these) when you pre-order MISTRESS OF BONES at Mysterious Galaxy! www.mystgalaxy.com

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· May 12

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Goodreads synopsis for MISTRESS OF BONES: This debut fantasy from author Maria Z. Medina invites readers to a world of floating continents, absent gods, flashing rapiers, and swashbuckling adventure. Using flashbacks and multiple POVs, Medina tells the story of Azul del Arroyo, a modest young necromancer who just wants to bring her sister back from the dead. Look for lots of atmospheric tragedy and romance, with a love interest who happens to be the Emissary of the Lord Death.

Release date: August 5

Maria Z. Medina@mzmauthor· May 2

I came up with Azul many many years ago, although she had no name and her story was quite different! A lot of that initial Azul has remained--her fierce loyalty, her need for adventure, and her stubbornness. Good luck to anyone who gets in her way because she's getting things done! Art by Aseriaart