Lucha of the Night Forest

Author Tehlor Kay Mejia

Grades 7 & Up Ages 12 and up

An edge-of-your-seat fantasy about a girl who will do anything to protect her sister—even if it means striking a dangerous bargain. Dark forces, forgotten magic, and a heart-stopping queer romance make this young adult novel a must-read.

A scorned god.
A mysterious acolyte.
A forgetting drug.
A dangerous forest.

One girl caught between the freedom she always wanted and a sister she can't bear to leave behind.

Under the cover of the Night Forest, will Lucha be able to step into her own power...or will she be consumed by it?

This gorgeous and fast-paced fantasy novel from acclaimed author Tehlor Kay Mejia is brimming with adventure, peril, romance, and family bonds—and asks what it means for a teen girl to become fully herself.

Available Formats

Trade Paperback 9780593378397
Hardcover 9780593378366
Hardcover Library Binding 9780593378373
eBook 9780593378380
Unabridged Audiobook Download 9780593613955

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