Nocturna: A sweeping and epic Dominican-inspired fantasy! - A Forgery of Magic (Paperback)

Perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes or VE Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic, Nocturna similarly delivers a richly-imagined world steeped in magic and adventure and it deserves to be embraced by fans of YA fantasy the world over - CultureFly

This 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

An 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 - NYT bestselling author Margaret Rogerson

An interesting premise, likable characters, and high adventure - Kirkus Reviews

This 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 - Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

Fantasy fans will embrace the creative worldbuilding and welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts' - Cinda Williams Chima, NYT bestselling author

Singular 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 - Booklist

Nocturna 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

Utterly 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

A gripping story of unlikely partners and dark magic - Candid Cover