Breksta’s Academy by Natasha Quay
Breksta Vilkas has lived an idyllic, peaceful childhood in a remote town surrounded by nature, elderly neighbors, and a caring mother. But when an impromptu mother-daughter picnic is disrupted by news of the arrival of soldiers, her mother’s calm demeanor turns to fear as she hastens their departure from the only home Breksta has ever known.
What is driving her mother to leave their beautiful home?
Why does her mother’s face reflect terror?
Suddenly ripped from her mother, Breksta is forced to enter the Academy and become a cadet. Governed by its cruel director, Breksta clings to a solitary beacon of hope: her roommate, Hestia. United by a yearning to be free, the two form an unbreakable bond and promise to build a future away from the Academy’s unyielding grip of death and persecution.
However, a deadly disaster triggers the realization that their future dreams hinge upon the past—and the secret history Breksta’s mother concealed. As Breksta embarks on the most dangerous mission of her life, neither girl understands that her identity is linked not only to their future but to the future of the entire world.
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Author Bio:
Natasha Quay is a 16-year-old high school student and writer. Along with her parents, she divides her time between Taipei and Seattle. Natasha has played violin since she was four years old and now performs with her school orchestra. She is also an avid reader, and some of her favorite books include Little Women, The Plague, and If We Were Villains. Natasha began writing in middle school and plans to continue studying the craft and literature in the future.
She hopes her book will inspire others to become more interested in the arts, literature, and the world of writing.