"Ann Dávila Cardinal writes with the razored clarity of a surgeon, the spare and evocative beauty of a poet, and the immensely compelling passion of a natural born storyteller."
―Andre Dubus III, New York Times bestselling author of House of Sand and Fog
"A stunning, magic-infused tale of family ties and secrets....Cardinal'sstorytelling prowess shines in this beautifully imagined and multilayered story, as do her fully developed characters. Fans of sweeping family sagas will enjoy every page."
― Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
"A combination of magical realism, terror, and mystery, all wrapped in a shroud of family secrets and dubious honor...Toni Morrison fans will particularly enjoy the otherworld-tinged drama."
― First Clue
"In Ann Dávila Cardinal's The Storyteller's Death, nothing can stop the cuentistas in the Sánchez family from telling their stories, not even death. I found myself captivated by the young Isla Sánchez and enthralled by the secrets of Isla's ancestors. Like the Sánchez family, Cardinal is a gifted cuentista and The Storyteller's Death is a welcome addition to Puerto Rican storytelling.""
― Marisel Vera, author of The Taste of Sugar
"Ann Dávila Cardinal is back to captivate us with The Storyteller's Death, a striking novel about secrets so restless they're dangerous. Isla, the book's spirited protagonist, will endear herself to all of those who have stumbled upon those terrible truths that make our beloved families that much more complicated, flawed, and human."
― Rigoberto González, author and literary critic