Or unless you're Rei Reynolds.
By day, Rei attends the an elite New York prep school, but by cover of night, she's is a self-initiated warrior with a knack for hunting Deathlings, the deadly creatures that haunt Manhattan's subway tunnels and blood-soaked streets at night. All Rei wants is to avenge her parents, who were slaughtered years ago by the nightmarish monsters.
The Tournament is the only path to the career Rei has always dreamed of--becoming a Maverick, the city's elite Deathling-killing force. Winning should be a breeze, but the one potential problem is fellow competitor Kieran Cross, Rei's infuriating ex with whom she shares a bitter history. But as the Tournament progresses--and the cutthroat betrayals mount--everything Rei believed about who she can and cannot trust is called into question. She soon becomes the target of everyone who wants to keep the city's ruling class in power, as well as those who seek to bring it down.
In other words, Rei is positively and completely screwed.
Coco Ma's exhilarating fantasy blends thrills and chills for an immersive read featuring the snarky, postapocalyptic heroine we all hope to be.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: Wow! This was a great dystopian story that I could not put down. All of the characters were spot on and I loved the story. I could not put it down.
Review
“Gripping, grim, and entertaining."
—Kirkus Reviews
"New York City is transformed into a nightmarish wonderland in the first installment of Coco Ma’s stunning new series. Filled with dynamic characters and twists that left me breathless, Nightbreaker is a story meant to be devoured."
—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
“Propulsive, action-packed, and wildly entertaining, Nightbreaker is an absolute page-turner of a tale that burns as brightly and fiercely as its protagonist. Coco Ma is a fresh and thrilling voice to watch in YA urban fantasy!”
—Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
"Action-packed and utterly vivid, Nightbreaker leaps to life with its formidable world and spirited protagonist. As soon as you start reading, you won’t want to stop."
—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"In this gripping fantasy . . . Rei is a smart and formidable protagonist whose motivations and struggles to separate her interpersonal issues from her goals, paired with elaborate worldbuilding and high-speed action, make for a nuanced series starter."
—Publishers Weekly
"Ma's descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of [New York City] and its monstrous underground neighbors makes the story really shine. Enthralling action scenes will keep readers hooked till the end." —Booklist
"Ma is a competent, cinematic prose writer, and this story offers plenty of violence, excitement, and likable characters for action-loving readers." —BCCB
—Kirkus Reviews
"New York City is transformed into a nightmarish wonderland in the first installment of Coco Ma’s stunning new series. Filled with dynamic characters and twists that left me breathless, Nightbreaker is a story meant to be devoured."
—Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
“Propulsive, action-packed, and wildly entertaining, Nightbreaker is an absolute page-turner of a tale that burns as brightly and fiercely as its protagonist. Coco Ma is a fresh and thrilling voice to watch in YA urban fantasy!”
—Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night
"Action-packed and utterly vivid, Nightbreaker leaps to life with its formidable world and spirited protagonist. As soon as you start reading, you won’t want to stop."
—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"In this gripping fantasy . . . Rei is a smart and formidable protagonist whose motivations and struggles to separate her interpersonal issues from her goals, paired with elaborate worldbuilding and high-speed action, make for a nuanced series starter."
—Publishers Weekly
"Ma's descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of [New York City] and its monstrous underground neighbors makes the story really shine. Enthralling action scenes will keep readers hooked till the end." —Booklist
"Ma is a competent, cinematic prose writer, and this story offers plenty of violence, excitement, and likable characters for action-loving readers." —BCCB
About the Author
Coco Ma is the young adult author of Nightbreaker and the Shadow Frost trilogy. Though she has spent her whole life training as a concert pianist, she discovered her love for writing fantasy and finished her first book, Shadow Frost, at the age of 15. After graduating from The Juilliard School, as well as Yale School of Music with a masters in piano performance, she is now continuing her undergraduate studies at Yale University. On the occasion that she stumbles upon some free time, she enjoys daydreaming about monsters and eating cake. Lots of cake.
Follow her on Instagram @TheCocoMa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
Follow her on Instagram @TheCocoMa. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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