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Armed with a mysterious map and hunted by ruthless tomb robbers, the quiet archaeologist is thrust into a brutal race across the Andes to unearth the lost tomb of the final Incan emperor.

For her entire life, the Name-Bearer’s sole purpose has been to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But when the child is finally born and the Name-Bearer is sent to the Flowers, they refuse to name him. Instead they deliver a prophecy; another child was born who is more worthy of the Naming, and if they are found and brought before them it will usher in a reign of peace.

Having failed in her duties the Name-Bearer is considered a traitor to the crown, and must hide among an elite sect of warrior women where she experiences friendship, found family, and love. Her training as a warrior helps prepare her to embark on her quest to find the Unnamed Prince, clear her name, and bring peace to her realm.

Content Warnings

Violence – on page fighting against monsters and people. Some blood, stabbing, mentions of arrows hitting their marks in people. Three major fighting scenes mentioned in detail.

Death – on page, part of the violence in the fighting scenes.

Blood – again, mentioned during the fighting scenes.

Magic

Monsters

Bullying

Human Trafficking

Verbal threat of sexual assault (not explicit)

As a child, the Name-Bearer had one duty; to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But on the day of the Naming Ceremony, the Flowers refused. They claim another child was born more worthy of the Naming, and the Name-Bearer must find him and bring him to them in order to restore peace to her land.

Ten years later the Name-Bearer, along with trusted allies, sets out on her quest to find the Unnamed Prince and fulfill the prophecy. But embracing one’s destiny is never an easy path, and they must battle enemy territory, a bounty on their heads, the increasing sightings of monstros, and more.

With so much opposition, will their courage – and their friendships, survive?

Content Warnings

Violence – on page fighting against monsters and people. Some blood, stabbing, mentions of arrows hitting their marks in people. Several major fighting scenes mentioned in detail.

Death – on page, part of the violence in the fighting scenes, and off page.

Blood – again, mentioned during the fighting scenes.

Near Drowning

Magic

Monsters

I have no doubt Natalia Hernández is the new voice of authenticity we were all looking for. Her Queer Fantasy debut novel “The Name Bearer” brings readers an unique Latinx experience filled with Folklore, traditions, secrets, loyalty and love. An inspiring tale para la raza!

I honestly dont know how to express my love for this book. Since the first time I watched the video on tik tok, I waited for the book to be released. It did not disappoint. Beautifully written and would recommend this to anyone. My only criticism is that it was not long enough. I cannot wait for the second part to be released.

I was lucky enough to receive and ARC of this gorgeous story. The world building is beautiful and it made me massively nostalgic for Guatemala. Plus it’s a queer fantasy coming of age story with a badass warrior MC (basically all of my favourite things!)! After that ending, I can’t wait to find out what happens in the next book!

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Meet the Author

Natalia Hernandez is an Indigenous, Latinx, and queer book nerd.