Natasha Quay is a 17-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.
“Libraries seeking fantasy recommendations for young adults which embrace themes of growth and self-empowerment will find Breksta's character strong and her dilemmas unpredictably action-packed.”
Online Book Club
“The novel skillfully explores themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery against the backdrop of the academy's challenges. What truly shines is Hestia's character, serving as a beacon of support for Breksta while grappling with conflicting loyalties to her power-driven mother, the director.”
Readers' Favorite Reviews
“Natasha Quay's Breksta's Academy is a brilliant work in which the story comes to life for readers. I was overwhelmed by the emotions of the characters that Natasha portrays so masterfully. Instead of dismissing any of them as outright evil, she presents the perspectives of all the important characters, allowing readers to view their reality from diverse angles.”
