


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. Riddled with grief, Alfie is obsessed with finding a way to bring his brother back, even if it means dabbling in forbidden magic.īut when Finn and Alfie’s fates collide, they accidentally unlock a terrible, ancient power-which, if not contained, will devour the world.

But Alfie can’t help but feel that he will never live up to his brother’s legacy. I would definitely recommend this one to fantasy fans. The magic system is one aspect I particularly enjoyed as well as Finn’s humorous tone. I found the concept unique, and the main characters are believable. 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.Īfter the murder of his older brother, Prince Alfehr is first in line for the Castallan throne. Nocturna by Maya Motayne is a gripping story of unlikely partners and dark magic. 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.Īs a talented faceshifter, it’s been years since Finn has seen her own face, and that’s exactly how she likes it. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Leigh Bardugo, and V. The first in a sweeping and epic own voices 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.
