Maya Motayne previously worked as an editorial assistant at Penguin Random House US and is passionate about bringing diverse stories to the forefront of young adult literature. She helped found the Random House Children's Books Diversity Committee. Nocturna is her first novel.
PRAISE FOR MAYA MOTAYNE A must-read for all YA fantasy fans . . . Filled with magic, adventure and just a touch of romance too, Oculta remains every bit as immersive, exhilarating and intense as its predecessor * Culturefly * 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 * Fantasy fans will embrace the creative worldbuilding and welcome these flawed and multi-layered characters into their hearts * Cinda Williams Chima, NYT bestselling author *