385 pages · Released Feb 4, 2025 · Make Me a World
Content report card
Lucha of the Night Forest parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
What it offers
Educational value
Some · 2/5
A note for parents
This is a YA fantasy with darker themes appropriate for older teens. The story centers on a girl protecting her sister and involves magical bargains, a mysterious forest, and a queer romance. While there is fantasy violence and some mature themes, the focus remains on character growth, family bonds, and self-discovery rather than graphic content.
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 gi...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.
