{"product_id":"nocturna-9781473675933","title":"Nocturna","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFates collide and darkness is unleashed in this lush, own-voices Latin-inspired fantasy, perfect for fans of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomi Adeyemi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeigh Bardugo and V. E. Schwab.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+2\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMagia Para Todos;\u003c\/i\u003e Magic for all.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Finnian Voy, magic is two things: a knife to hold under the throat 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 she 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo Prince Alfehr magic is an escape, but one that comes with a price. First in line for the throne after the disappearance of his older brother, Alfie is desperate to find him and bring him home, even if it means dabbling in forbidde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir's \u003ci\u003eAn Ember in the Ashes \u003c\/i\u003eor VE Schwab's \u003ci\u003eA Darker Shade of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNocturna \u003c\/i\u003esimilarly delivers a richly-imagined world steeped in magic and adventure and it deserves to be embraced by fans of YA fantasy the world over\u003c\/b\u003e * CultureFly *\u003cbr\u003eThis fantasy set in a Latinx kingdom explores the lasting effects of childhood trauma, the destructive potential of grief, and the redemptive power of love . . . the stakes are high, Finn and Alfie's reluctant attraction rings true, and a gratifying conclusion paves the way for book two. * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exhilarating adventure, bursting with lively, inventive magic and characters who charmed me the instant they appeared on the page. If you want to get swept up in a story, pick this one\u003c\/b\u003e * NYT bestselling author Margaret Rogerson *\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting premise, likable characters, and high adventure * Kirkus Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis searing, magical Latinx-inspired fantasy pulled me in from the first page and did not let me go. I loved adventuring with brave Alfie and brash Finn, and I held my breath until the end. NOCTURNA is a magnificent debut, powerful and true\u003c\/b\u003e * Julie C. Dao, author of \u003ci\u003eForest of a Thousand Lanterns\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eFantasy fans will embrace the creative worldbuilding and welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts' * Cinda Williams Chima, NYT bestselling author *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSingular and special . . . Cinematic, plentiful action as well as intriguing protagonists will pull many a fantasy reader, and the richly detailed world will keep them reading\u003c\/b\u003e * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eNocturna is an exciting debut presenting a unique magic system that is as powerful and flawed as the characters who are granted its usage * British Fantasy Society *\u003cbr\u003eUtterly amazing . . . The world Maya created is unique and rich, and her vivid take on magic absolutely blew me away. It is so individual and beautiful, a step above the magic we see in so many YA books. Maya's lyrical writing and world-building were reminiscent of Laini Taylor. * Midnight Book Girl *\u003cbr\u003eA gripping story of unlikely partners and dark magic * Candid Cover *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739539190103,"sku":"9781473675933","price":8.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473675933.jpg?v=1720052538","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nocturna-9781473675933","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}