Lucha of the Night Forest

★ “…An impactful, enduring read.” —BookPage

★ “An immersive and lush fantasy.” —Shelf Awareness

”[This] story is inspiring and empowering, existing in the intersections between destiny and choice, history and myth, with strong roots in family bonds as well as a budding queer romance.“—Kirkus Reviews

“Lyrical prose and fiercely characterized protagonists make up the heart of this propulsive fantasy adventure by Mejia (Miss Meteor).” —Publishers Weekly

“In this dystopian fantasy, a teen with unsuspected power is drawn into an ancient struggle between dark and light. Recommended for high school collections.” —School Library Journal

“Mejia has created a hauntingly beautiful fantasy for the ages. I’m in love with every lyrical page.“—Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Skyhunter

”A gripping journey into the unknown, rooted in sisterhood, steeped in ancient peril, and sown with romance.“—Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree

“What’s really extraordinary is Mejia’s message of empowerment… that no matter how dark the forest, we can always choose our path.“—Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Guilded Wolves

Tehlor Kay Mejia is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult fantasy duology We Set the Dark on Fire and We Unleash the Merciless Storm. Her debut middle-grade series, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, is in development at Disney as a television series to be produced by Eva Longoria. Tehlor lives with her daughter, partner, and two small dogs in Oregon, where she grows heirloom corn and continues her quest to perfect the vegan tamale.

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