Nocturna by Maya Motayne
Nocturna by Maya Motayne
"This book is an absolute gem if your heart beats for magical fantasy novels. Nocturna follows a prince and a thief who both share Propio, a powerful form of magic. This book is set in a world that feels distinct and yet unlike anything I've read before—the author's Latinx background seeps into every page and fills this book up with beautiful language. I flew through it and felt surprised at the plot twists along the way. " - Recommended by Danielle
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.