A gripping, vividly depicted tale of revenge. A young woman wrongfully imprisoned for murder embarks on a quest for vengeance, aided by a new ally and powerful, perilous magic. Dania has spent nearly a year in prison, framed for a murder she didn’t commit. In her solitude, her anger has grown, fueling her plans for
A heartfelt and sincere look at a family navigating life’s hardships. In this contemporary novel set in the affluent fictional town of Evans Beach, near Portland, Maine, a teen unexpectedly becomes the caregiver for her nephews. Seventeen-year-old Hannah Lynn has grown up with her absent-minded yet loving father, who works for the local public works
A haunting dark academia tale. When college freshman Adria “Addie” Velde arrives at the University of the Arches, her mother’s California alma mater, she anticipates new beginnings but instead uncovers eerie mysteries. Addie, haunted by strange memories and her mother’s distant behavior, soon finds her college escape turning into a dark descent. The campus is
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A haunting and beautifully crafted tale of confronting trauma, woven through a subtle supernatural lens. Teenager Chase becomes convinced that she must protect her sister from a dark presence lurking in the woods. Seventeen-year-old Chase, her 10-year-old sister, Guthrie, and their parents have been traveling for years in their converted school bus, or “skoolie.” Since
Norman’s latest offering is a thrilling double-feature, perfect for readers who enjoy a touch of peril. This two-part narrative weaves a multigenerational saga centered on resilient women confronting life-threatening challenges. Harriet Yorke’s father, Peter, inherited Calla House from his family but decides to give the spacious Belsize Park residence to his daughter after purchasing a
A debut filled with imaginative flair, though occasionally disjointed. In a world where it’s forbidden for a 16-year-old tinker’s assistant like Kellan DuCuivre to wield the metal-carving magic known as makecraft, Kellan risks it all to help her mentor. A Black girl and the descendant of traitors to Nanseau, Kellan holds one of the lowest
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We Weave by Daniel W. Vandever, illustrated by Deonoveigh Mitchell is a heartwarming story that bridges generations by blending tradition, history, and modern technology. In this picture book, a young Navajo boy and his masaní (grandmother) work together to purchase a computer for his remote education. When they learn his school is shifting to online
A gripping midway point in a journey that promises a rewarding conclusion. In this sequel to The Pomegranate Gate (2023), two realms—one a mortal world experiencing a period similar to the Inquisition, and the other, the magical land of the long-lived Maziks—face threats of conquest and a rupture in reality itself. Mazik leader Tarses b’Shemhazai
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