Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic, Leslie Adame
Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic, Leslie Adame
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Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic

Author: Leslie Adame

Series: Chloe Vega and the Agents of Magic #1

Narrator: Victoria Villarreal

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 09/16/2025


Synopsis

""A timely adventure filled with heart, magic, and the power of family."" — Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings series A new Latinx middle grade fantasy debut where a secret magical academy, an evil sorcerer, and a powerful, coveted gem awaits one girl in her quest to reunite her family. Perfect for fans of Claribel A. Ortega and B. B. Alston!Twelve-year-old Chloe Vega’s biggest fear is that her undocumented parents will be detained by immigration. That is, until she learns that her parents are actually part of a secret magical society…and that the suspicious looking police officers who have been hanging around their block are henchmen for an evil sorcerer determined to settle a decades-old score. Just when Chloe discovers that she has powers, too, her parents are kidnapped. In order to rescue them, she’ll need to harness her abilities at an elite academy, run by the very agency who exiled her parents from the magical world.Finding herself in the center of a magical war that might destroy everything she has ever known, Chloe can’t shake the feeling that the Agents of Magic are hiding secrets. With her parents’ lives hanging in the balance, she must uncover who is truly on her side and fast to save her family—and the world itself.

About Leslie Adame

Leslie Adame is a first-generation Mexican American and graduate of UCLA with a degree in political science and a minor in film, television, and digital media. She’s always enjoyed giving back and telling stories about characters not often found in books or films. Leslie grew up in the Inland Empire, specifically Ontario, California. When she’s not writing, you can find Leslie scanning the aisles of your local bookstore, lovingly pestering her family, and catching a flight to explore a new place. She loves watching rom-coms, Disney movies, and trashy reality TV in her spare time, especially while cuddling with her cat.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on April 11, 2025

What worked: Chloe’s parents are undocumented immigrants from Mexico, which isn’t a common topic among middle-grade novels. The narrative includes some Spanish words and phrases, but readers should be able to use the context to understand their meanings. The early chapters describe the family’s fear......more

Goodreads review by Trisha on April 04, 2025

Chloe’s biggest fear is that her undocumented parents are deported back to Mexico. But on a regular day a most unusual thing happened. First Chloe was doing other things and forgot to stir and take the frijoles off of the burner and they burnt, a whole pot, a pot the family could not afford to repla......more

Goodreads review by Jesus on June 29, 2025

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an early digital ARC. Step aside, Harry Potter and Percy Jackson; there’s a captivating new heroine in town, and her name is Chloe Vega. This enchanting book is a treasure trove of mystery, magic, and the kind of friendship that warms the he......more

Goodreads review by Ali on June 19, 2025

An action-packed and thrilling magical school story where a new agent must solve the mystery of her parents' kidnapping, lead a rescue mission, and defeat a big bad who wants to wreak havoc in the world by forcing non-magical people to serve sorcerers. Brilliantly written, the book explores immigrat......more

Goodreads review by Lisa Ball on June 30, 2025

This reminded me of the Harry Potter series but with a female lead and a Latino twist. Some of the plot was predictable, but I think middle grade students will like this book.......more