Nocturna
Autor Maya Motayneen Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 sep 2020 – vârsta până la 17 ani
Ce preț ești dispus să plătești pentru a-ți recupera identitatea sau pentru a aduce înapoi o persoană dragă? Remarcăm în Nocturna o construcție de lume vibrantă, care se distanțează de decorurile europene clasice în favoarea unei atmosfere efervescente, de inspirație dominicană. Subliniem unicitatea sistemului magic din Castallan, unde abilitățile personajului Finn Voy de a-și schimba chipul nu sunt doar un instrument de supraviețuire, ci o explorare profundă a pierderii de sine; ea însăși nu și-a mai văzut adevărata înfățișare de ani de zile. Notăm cu interes modul în care Maya Motayne echilibrează această magie a iluziei cu dorința nesăbuită a prințului Alfie de a folosi forțe interzise pentru a sfenta moartea. Cine a citit She Who Rides the Storm de Caitlin Sangster va recunoaște aici tensiunea unui jaf periculos și explorarea miturilor despre regi metamorfi, însă Nocturna se distinge prin ritmul său alert și prin modul în care întunericul eliberat accidental devine o metaforă pentru traumele neprocesate ale celor doi protagoniști. Ca prim volum al seriei A Forgery of Magic, acest roman stabilește mizele unei confruntări între lumina magiei cotidiene și umbrele unei zeități antice, Sombra. Comparativ cu lucrările ulterioare precum Oculta sau finalul epic din Lucero, debutul autoarei se concentrează pe chimia dintre parteneri improbabili și pe consecințele imediate ale curiozității umane în fața necunoscutului.
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1432879081
Dimensiuni: 140 x 219 x 36 mm
Greutate: 0.87 kg
Ediția:Text mare
Editura: Gale, a Cengage Company
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De ce să citești această carte
Pentru tinerii cititori care caută un fantasy cu o estetică proaspătă și un sistem magic bazat pe metamorfoză. Veți câștiga o poveste despre identitate și responsabilitate, într-un decor cultural bogat, unde magia se simte la fel de periculoasă ca un cuțit la gât. Este recomandarea perfectă dacă apreciați personajele complexe care fac greșeli monumentale, dar luptă să le repare.
Despre autor
Maya Motayne este o voce emergentă în literatura pentru tineret, cunoscută pentru integrarea moștenirii sale culturale în genul fantasy. Cu Nocturna, ea a realizat un debut de succes, devenind rapid o prezență notabilă în listele de bestseller Sunday Times. Opera sa, care include trilogia A Forgery of Magic, se remarcă prin explorarea temelor de familie, doliu și putere personală, toate transpuse într-un cadru de inspirație dominicană. Stilul său narativ este apreciat pentru senzorialitatea descrierilor și pentru modul în care reușește să construiască sisteme magice care sunt strâns legate de psihologia personajelor.
Descriere
Fates collide and darkness is unleashed in this lush, own-voices Latin-inspired fantasy, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and V. E. Schwab.
Recenzii
Magic for all.
To 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 shifter, 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.
To 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 forbidden magic
And when Finn and Alfie's fates collide, they realise magic can be other things too, and the type they accidentally release into the world is something neither expects, or understands.
It's hungry.
'A richly-imagined world steeped in magic and adventure and it deserves to be embraced by fans of YA fantasy the world over' CultureFly
'An exhilarating adventure, bursting with lively, inventive magic and characters who charmed me the instant they appeared on the page' NYT bestselling author Margaret Rogerson
Photo © Tochi Mgbenwelu
Maya Motayne decided to be a writer when she was four years old and hasn't stopped writing since. She lives in New York City, where she pursues her passions of petting as many dogs as possible and buying purses based on whether they can fit a big book in them. Nocturna is her first novel.
Twitter: @MayaMotayne
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
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.
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
An interesting premise, likable characters, and high adventure
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
Fantasy fans will embrace the creative worldbuilding and welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts'
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
Nocturna is an exciting debut presenting a unique magic system that is as powerful and flawed as the characters who are granted its usage
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.
A gripping story of unlikely partners and dark magic
Descriere scurtă
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.