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“Grandpa” Lázaro Corona

This character, grandfather to the protagonist, is a shadowshaper working in narrative art prior to suffering a stroke. A falling-out in which he is involved occasions broader problems in the shadowshaper community.

Carmen “Mama” Siboney Corona

The protagonist’s grandmother, this character was the protagonist’s predecessor as Lucera. A falling-out occasioned her separation from broader magical communities; the grandmother prompts the protagonist to reverse the separation as she transfers the Lucera title to her.

Manny “The Domino King” Gomez

This character, a long-time friend of the protagonist’s family, is the publisher of the daily Bed-Stuy Searchlight, a small-scale newspaper that briefs residents on local goings-on. A prominent member of the local community, his access to information and people becomes an asset to the protagonist.

Bennie Jackson

This character, a friend of the protagonist, is a fellow student with her. Something of a nerd...

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