Nocturna

By Maya Motayne

Book Overview

The first in a sweeping and epic debut fantasy trilogy--set in a stunning Latinx-inspired world--about a face-changing thief and a risk-taking prince who must team up to defeat a powerful evil they accidentally unleashed. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa Tahir.

To Finn Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the chin of anyone who crosses her...and a disguise she shrugs on as easily as others pull on cloaks.

As a talented faceshifter, it's been years since Finn has seen her own face, and that's exactly how she likes it. But when Finn gets caught by a powerful mobster, she's forced into an impossible mission: steal a legendary treasure from Castallan's royal palace or be stripped of her magic forever.

After the murder of his older brother, Prince Alfehr is first in line for the Castallan throne. But Alfie can't help but feel that he will never live up to his brother's legacy. Riddled with grief, Alfie is obsessed with finding a way to bring his brother back, even if it means dabbling in forbidden magic.

But when Finn and Alfie's fates collide, they accidentally unlock a terrible, ancient power--which, if not contained, will devour the world. And with Castallan's fate in their hands, Alfie and Finn must race to vanquish what they have unleashed, even if it means facing the deepest darkness in their pasts.

A thief who wants to be forgotten and a prince obsessed with the past must work together to save their kingdom's future.

Latinx Inspired World: A rich fantasy setting where powerful magic, gripping political intrigue, and ancient myths collide in the vibrant kingdom of Castallan.Enemies to Allies: A talented thief who trusts no one and a grieving prince who trusts the wrong kind of magic must join forces to save their world, even if they can't stand each other.Faceshifter Magic: Follow Finn Voy, a thief who hasn't seen her own face in years. For her, a new identity is a disguise she shrugs on as easily as a cloak--a dangerous and unique power in a world where magic has a price.Morally Grey Characters: He's breaking the law to bring his brother back from the dead; she's breaking into the palace to save her own skin. Neither is a hero, and both are in over their heads.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062842730
• ISBN13: 9780062842732
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher