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Sundown girls

Stratton, L. S.,


Sixteen-year-old Naomi Stoakes' family vacation in a Virginia town with a violent past turns into a terrifying ordeal when a ghost begins haunting her window and Naomi starts a chilling search for two missing girls that forces her to confront both local dangers and her own haunting memories.
Date Published:2026

I don't wish you well

Emill, Jumata


A teen investigative podcaster decides to dig into the truth behind a grisly murder spree that rocked his hometown five years ago, but soon discovers that this cold case is still hiding deadly secrets.
Date Published:2026

All the broken pieces : a novel in verse /

Burg, Ann E.


Two years after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975, Matt Pin is haunted by the terrible secret he left behind and, now, in a loving adoptive home in the United States, a series of profound events forces him to confront his past.
Date Published:2009

Nowhere

Claytor, Jon,


Drawn by a mysterious force, 12-year-old Joel and his terrible parents have just arrived in yet another nondescript small town. There's a diner, a movie theatre, a motel, and a bar. But this time, things seem different, especially when suddenly, out of nowhere, a giant cube appears on the edge of town. And . . . just as Joel starts to make friends and navigate a new school, which is hard enough, Beauséjour is beset by nightly appearances of zombies, demon landlords, therapy-seeking vampires, and depressed clowns. One by one, the citizens of Beauséjour begin to disappear. When his parents vanish, Joel and his friend Charlie seek to shelter themselves from the strangeness all around them. A hilarious and sinister reflection on growing up in a world where monsters are real, Nowhere is a dreamlike meditation on adolescence and the absurdity of small-town life. Illustrated with Claytor's expressive, richly textured visuals, wildly echoing the offbeat world of Beauséjour, Nowhere signals the arrival of a profound and vital voice.
Date Published:2026

Drawn by a mysterious force, 12-year-old Joel and his terrible parents have just arrived in yet another nondescript small town. There's a diner, a movie theatre, a motel, and a bar. But this time, things seem different, especially when suddenly, out of nowhere, a giant cube appears on the edge of town. And . . . just as Joel starts to make friends and navigate a new school, which is hard enough, Beauséjour is beset by nightly appearances of zombies, demon landlords, therapy-seeking vampires, and depressed clowns. One by one, the citizens of Beauséjour begin to disappear. When his parents vanish, Joel and his friend Charlie seek to shelter themselves from the strangeness all around them. A hilarious and sinister reflection on growing up in a world where monsters are real, Nowhere is a dreamlike meditation on adolescence and the absurdity of small-town life. Illustrated with Claytor's expressive, richly textured visuals, wildly echoing the offbeat world of Beauséjour, Nowhere signals the arrival of a profound and vital voice.

Date Published:2026

Fortress of Ambrose

Elle, J.,


With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn. Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can't escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan. Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself. In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies - bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?
Date Published:2025

With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, Quell Marionne has nowhere left to turn. Everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can't escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. But when she uncovers an earth-shattering revelation, she must choose: be the hero the magic world needs or save Jordan. Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself. In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies - bitter assassin Yagrin Wexton and magicless Heir Nore Ambrose, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

Date Published:2025

The shadows rule all

Owen, Abigail (Paranormal fiction writer),


"Once I was the light. Now I am the darkness."--Back cover. "Let the darkness rise. . . in the breathtaking conclusion to award-winning author Abigail Owen's Dominions series. King Eidolon has taken everything. My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast. Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling -- and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows. . . and no light. And the Alignment is almost upon us -- the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king's festering rage. We're outnumbered. We're underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it."--Book jacket.
Date Published:2024

"Once I was the light. Now I am the darkness."--Back cover. "Let the darkness rise. . . in the breathtaking conclusion to award-winning author Abigail Owen's Dominions series. King Eidolon has taken everything. My throne, my Shadowraith, and even my kingdom. I am a queen with no one to rule, and a tattered army that's not even mine. And hope is fading fast. Now the shadows who once tormented Reven live within me, hissing and wheedling -- and enticing me to betray my friends. Which could be deadly for us all. Because without the guy I fell for, without Reven, I am all shadows. . . and no light. And the Alignment is almost upon us -- the culmination of centuries that have fueled a vengeful king's festering rage. We're outnumbered. We're underpowered. And even if we could unleash the trapped goddesses, they would destroy the kingdom and everything in it."--Book jacket.

Date Published:2024

Capitana

James, Cassandra,


Ximena Reale has spent most of her life training at La Academia to join the Cazadores, seafaring hunters who track down pirates. But her future is uncertain, thanks to her parents' questionable reputation. They were traitorous pirates, and though they were executed when Ximena and her sister were young, they permanently damaged the Reale name in the eyes of the Luzan Empire. Ability alone won't make Ximena a Cazadoro-- or earn her the coveted Cazadoro cloak. So, when the legendary pirate Gasparilla returns and captures the Empire's queen, Ximena offers to bring back the queen and the notorious pirate in exchange for a cloak. But there's a catch: only one cloak is available, and Ximena's competition is Dante, an infuriating yet handsome classmate with mysterious motives.
Date Published:2025

Ximena Reale has spent most of her life training at La Academia to join the Cazadores, seafaring hunters who track down pirates. But her future is uncertain, thanks to her parents' questionable reputation. They were traitorous pirates, and though they were executed when Ximena and her sister were young, they permanently damaged the Reale name in the eyes of the Luzan Empire. Ability alone won't make Ximena a Cazadoro-- or earn her the coveted Cazadoro cloak. So, when the legendary pirate Gasparilla returns and captures the Empire's queen, Ximena offers to bring back the queen and the notorious pirate in exchange for a cloak. But there's a catch: only one cloak is available, and Ximena's competition is Dante, an infuriating yet handsome classmate with mysterious motives.

Date Published:2025

Downfall

Gregson, Marc J.,


Place of publication from CIP data view. Presumed dead after being sent on fatal mission, seventeen-year-old Conrad goes into hiding and prepares to challenge his tyrannical uncle to one final duel. Mayhem has erupted in the Skylands. Uncle's iron-fisted grip has eroded peaceful governance, and the Meritocracy hovers on the brink of civil war. Disowned once again, teenage hero Conrad is sent to invade the Below's colonies--a perilous mission with almost no chance of survival, where Conrad is left for dead. Rescued by an old enemy and escaping capture by sky pirates, Conrad finds shelter on a faraway island in the Eastern Airs. Under the guise of a new identity, Conrad undergoes training from the King's enemies and takes to the dueling pits where he competes for the status to challenge Uncle once and for all. Can a dead prince rise again, or will Conrad succumb to the brutal horrors of his world? To rally support and overthrow a despot, Conrad will have to prove the Meritocracy won't be trading one feckless tyrant for another.
Date Published:2026

Place of publication from CIP data view. Presumed dead after being sent on fatal mission, seventeen-year-old Conrad goes into hiding and prepares to challenge his tyrannical uncle to one final duel. Mayhem has erupted in the Skylands. Uncle's iron-fisted grip has eroded peaceful governance, and the Meritocracy hovers on the brink of civil war. Disowned once again, teenage hero Conrad is sent to invade the Below's colonies--a perilous mission with almost no chance of survival, where Conrad is left for dead. Rescued by an old enemy and escaping capture by sky pirates, Conrad finds shelter on a faraway island in the Eastern Airs. Under the guise of a new identity, Conrad undergoes training from the King's enemies and takes to the dueling pits where he competes for the status to challenge Uncle once and for all. Can a dead prince rise again, or will Conrad succumb to the brutal horrors of his world? To rally support and overthrow a despot, Conrad will have to prove the Meritocracy won't be trading one feckless tyrant for another.

Date Published:2026

Last chance to save the world

Revis, Beth,


Sequel to: How to steal a galaxy. After a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there's only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada's rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they're in now. But is it too late? Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they're released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn't have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian's not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he's going to have to catch her first.
Date Published:2025

Sequel to: How to steal a galaxy. After a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there's only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada's rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they're in now. But is it too late? Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they're released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn't have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian's not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he's going to have to catch her first.

Date Published:2025

Speak of the devil

Boo, Sweeney,


"The sequel to Over my dead body"--Cover. Months after Abigail and her friends thwarted a dark magic ritual that threatened to destroy Younwity Hidden Institute of Witchcraft, new dangers and long-buried secrets bubble to the surface. As autumn turns to winter, a mysterious rune-dotted fissure has appeared in the school grounds, and no one from the Coven is able to seal it--no matter how powerful their magic is. Even worse, it's believed this fissure is the source of hazardous tremors that continue to rip through the grounds, threatening the institute's very foundation. Abigail is certain this is all her fault and hatches a plan to seal the fissure herself, but when her ritual goes sideways, she awakens a long-dormant entity hellbent on revenge. To put things right, Abigail will need to unearth the true history of Younwity Institute and, just maybe, unravel the secrets of her own forgotten past along the way.
Date Published:2026

"The sequel to Over my dead body"--Cover. Months after Abigail and her friends thwarted a dark magic ritual that threatened to destroy Younwity Hidden Institute of Witchcraft, new dangers and long-buried secrets bubble to the surface. As autumn turns to winter, a mysterious rune-dotted fissure has appeared in the school grounds, and no one from the Coven is able to seal it--no matter how powerful their magic is. Even worse, it's believed this fissure is the source of hazardous tremors that continue to rip through the grounds, threatening the institute's very foundation. Abigail is certain this is all her fault and hatches a plan to seal the fissure herself, but when her ritual goes sideways, she awakens a long-dormant entity hellbent on revenge. To put things right, Abigail will need to unearth the true history of Younwity Institute and, just maybe, unravel the secrets of her own forgotten past along the way.

Date Published:2026

Winter white : a modern retelling of Shakespeare's The winter's tale

Cardi, Annie


"A modern retelling of Shakespeare's the Winter's Tale"--Jacket. "Pia and her brother, Max, live on an isolated farm in rural Maine, and it's the only life they remember. Their father says the only way for them to stay protected is to stay on the farm. Pia doesn't question it. Pia's entire world turns upside down when her father breaks his leg, and she must be the one to venture into town to make farm deliveries. And then she sees him. Felix, a boy who is both a stranger and somehow familiar, makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself, her past, and her family matter how she feels about Felix, she must always obey her father, above all else. But Pia's feelings are too big to ignore, and the more she engages with Felix, the more she begins to see that there's promise for her beyond the isolated world to which she's grown accustomed. And the more she dreams about a better life, the more she wonders if her father is telling the truth about their family's past. Pia knows her father and his friend Anthony are hiding something, and soon Pia must reckon with the damage her father is doing to their community and the damage he has done to their own lives"--
Date Published:2026

"A modern retelling of Shakespeare's the Winter's Tale"--Jacket. "Pia and her brother, Max, live on an isolated farm in rural Maine, and it's the only life they remember. Their father says the only way for them to stay protected is to stay on the farm. Pia doesn't question it. Pia's entire world turns upside down when her father breaks his leg, and she must be the one to venture into town to make farm deliveries. And then she sees him. Felix, a boy who is both a stranger and somehow familiar, makes her question everything she thought she knew about herself, her past, and her family matter how she feels about Felix, she must always obey her father, above all else. But Pia's feelings are too big to ignore, and the more she engages with Felix, the more she begins to see that there's promise for her beyond the isolated world to which she's grown accustomed. And the more she dreams about a better life, the more she wonders if her father is telling the truth about their family's past. Pia knows her father and his friend Anthony are hiding something, and soon Pia must reckon with the damage her father is doing to their community and the damage he has done to their own lives"--

Date Published:2026

The shadow bride

Mahurin, Shelby,


Celie gave in to the darkness and desire, a decision that may have cost her everything-- her title as Chasseur, her fiancé, even her life. But, as a vampire, Michal has never let death stop him before-- and true love, after all, is eternal. Pick up where the heart-stopping, pulse-pounding events of The Scarlet Veil left off and discover how the duology ends-- how the sparks of one heart can bring light to a world of darkness, even after it stops beating.
Date Published:2025

Celie gave in to the darkness and desire, a decision that may have cost her everything-- her title as Chasseur, her fiancé, even her life. But, as a vampire, Michal has never let death stop him before-- and true love, after all, is eternal. Pick up where the heart-stopping, pulse-pounding events of The Scarlet Veil left off and discover how the duology ends-- how the sparks of one heart can bring light to a world of darkness, even after it stops beating.

Date Published:2025

Before we wake

Glock, Sophia,


Teenage Alicia experiments with lucid dreaming and discovers that the boy she's falling in love with can remember everything that happens between them in her dreams.
Date Published:2026

Love me to death. Volume 1

Toonimated.


"...collects episodes 1-37"--Back cover. In a city where necromancy is outlawed, a lonely, underground necromancer and his one-eyed cat are thrust into danger and unexpected romance after he resurrects a wealthy man's bride, only to be bound to her by an ancient ritual.
Date Published:2026

Fustuk

Apelian, Robert Mgrdich,


Includes a glossary. Inspired by Armenian and Persian mythology, this delectable YA graphic novel follows the youngest of three dysfunctional siblings who strike a magical deal to save their mother's life. Seventeen-year-old Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his older siblings, he is useless in the kitchen, and too young to have known their late father--a legendary Hye chef who'd made a name for himself in the Pars Empire. But with his mom's illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him--especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family. In an attempt to save their mom's life, he and his siblings strike a deal: Az's help in exchange for a dish that rivals their father's. But after the siblings clash over what to cook, Katah will have to make sense of his magic and family history--and wager far more than a single meal to meet Az's demands... Creator Robert Mgrdich Apelian weaves together multiple timelines in an inventive, fantastical story of Armenian family and food, speaking to diasporic culture and how those within it relate to their different worlds.
Date Published:2026

Includes a glossary. Inspired by Armenian and Persian mythology, this delectable YA graphic novel follows the youngest of three dysfunctional siblings who strike a magical deal to save their mother's life. Seventeen-year-old Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his older siblings, he is useless in the kitchen, and too young to have known their late father--a legendary Hye chef who'd made a name for himself in the Pars Empire. But with his mom's illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him--especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family. In an attempt to save their mom's life, he and his siblings strike a deal: Az's help in exchange for a dish that rivals their father's. But after the siblings clash over what to cook, Katah will have to make sense of his magic and family history--and wager far more than a single meal to meet Az's demands... Creator Robert Mgrdich Apelian weaves together multiple timelines in an inventive, fantastical story of Armenian family and food, speaking to diasporic culture and how those within it relate to their different worlds.

Date Published:2026

Flight


Originally published: New York : Image Comics, 2004-<2005> Originally published by Image Comics in 2004, Flight, Volume One launched this graphic novel series with a resounding bang. Since then the Flight series has steadily increased in popularity–and now all of the Flight backlist will be coming to Villard! Flight, Volume One received a great boost when graphic novel hero Scott McCloud praised the quality and artistry of the book in an afterward entitled THE YEAR COMICS TOOK FLIGHT. Little could readers know at the time how prophetic McCloud’s words would prove to be. “Regardless of where it’s shelved, this book belongs in every library.” — Library Journal on Flight, Volume One Authors included in Flight, Volume One are: Bengal, Bill Mudron, Catia Chien, Chris Appelhans, Clio Chiang, Derek Kirk Kim, Dylan Meconis, Enrico Casarosa, Erika Moen, Hope Larson, Jacob Magraw-Mickelson, Jake Parker, Jen Wang, Joel Carroll, Kazu Kibuishi, Khang Le, Neil Babra, Philip Craven, Rad Sechrist, and Vera Brosgol. -- Amazon.
Date Published:2008

Originally published: New York : Image Comics, 2004-<2005> Originally published by Image Comics in 2004, Flight, Volume One launched this graphic novel series with a resounding bang. Since then the Flight series has steadily increased in popularity–and now all of the Flight backlist will be coming to Villard! Flight, Volume One received a great boost when graphic novel hero Scott McCloud praised the quality and artistry of the book in an afterward entitled THE YEAR COMICS TOOK FLIGHT. Little could readers know at the time how prophetic McCloud’s words would prove to be. “Regardless of where it’s shelved, this book belongs in every library.” — Library Journal on Flight, Volume One Authors included in Flight, Volume One are: Bengal, Bill Mudron, Catia Chien, Chris Appelhans, Clio Chiang, Derek Kirk Kim, Dylan Meconis, Enrico Casarosa, Erika Moen, Hope Larson, Jacob Magraw-Mickelson, Jake Parker, Jen Wang, Joel Carroll, Kazu Kibuishi, Khang Le, Neil Babra, Philip Craven, Rad Sechrist, and Vera Brosgol. -- Amazon.

Date Published:2008

The deep well

Creedle, Laura,


When April Fischer was five, the voice from the well told her to fly....Ever since April survived the strange and brutal massacre at the Copperton mine twelve years ago, she has been in the spotlight. At first, as the subject of internet urban legend. Then, as a horror movie inspiration. And most frighteningly, as the darling of a cult that believes that on her seventeenth birthday she will come into universe-altering power. April has unanswered questions about what really went down at the mine--most of all, what happened to her father, the foreman on the drill site, who disappeared on that day. Until the week before her birthday, when she is given a collection of documents and the words He's alive. As April uncovers more about her childhood at the mine, the cultists' beliefs don't feel as impossible as she once thought, and she begins to hope that she truly can bring her father back. But even though she never wants to go near the edge of the open-pit mine again, there are forces in Copperton who want to see her fail . . . or watch her fly.
Date Published:2025

When April Fischer was five, the voice from the well told her to fly....Ever since April survived the strange and brutal massacre at the Copperton mine twelve years ago, she has been in the spotlight. At first, as the subject of internet urban legend. Then, as a horror movie inspiration. And most frighteningly, as the darling of a cult that believes that on her seventeenth birthday she will come into universe-altering power. April has unanswered questions about what really went down at the mine--most of all, what happened to her father, the foreman on the drill site, who disappeared on that day. Until the week before her birthday, when she is given a collection of documents and the words He's alive. As April uncovers more about her childhood at the mine, the cultists' beliefs don't feel as impossible as she once thought, and she begins to hope that she truly can bring her father back. But even though she never wants to go near the edge of the open-pit mine again, there are forces in Copperton who want to see her fail . . . or watch her fly.

Date Published:2025

The stolen throne

Owen, Abigail (Paranormal fiction writer),


Sequel to: The liar's crown. "Heavy lies the crown"--Front dustcover. "My twin sister is the true queen of Aryd. She survives, hiding and clinging to life in the desert, while I reign as the false queen alongside the monstrous King Eidolon. There's only one escape from this gilded prison: Reven. My Shadowraith. My heart. Only the shadows that he struggles to control are growing more sinister, more powerful. It's just a matter of time before they turn on him...and on me. Even escape doesn't mean true freedom, though, when we're still on the run from Eidolon's unstoppable armies. And when we discover there's a traitor among us, I have no choice...I must become the queen I was never meant to be. Because as one evil hunts me, the other loves me more than himself. And my fate lies with both."--Publisher marketing.
Date Published:2023

Sequel to: The liar's crown. "Heavy lies the crown"--Front dustcover. "My twin sister is the true queen of Aryd. She survives, hiding and clinging to life in the desert, while I reign as the false queen alongside the monstrous King Eidolon. There's only one escape from this gilded prison: Reven. My Shadowraith. My heart. Only the shadows that he struggles to control are growing more sinister, more powerful. It's just a matter of time before they turn on him...and on me. Even escape doesn't mean true freedom, though, when we're still on the run from Eidolon's unstoppable armies. And when we discover there's a traitor among us, I have no choice...I must become the queen I was never meant to be. Because as one evil hunts me, the other loves me more than himself. And my fate lies with both."--Publisher marketing.

Date Published:2023

To the stars and back.

Peglo,


"Includes a new bonus story!"--Page 1 of cover. "Originally published on WEBTOON in 2022 and 2023"--Preliminaries. Opposites attract in this sweet neighbors-to-lovers romance based on a WEBTOON favorite. Introverted university student Kang Dae spends most of his time alone, and he prefers it this way. So he's initially unhappy when bubbly new student Bo Seon moves into his apartment complex and sets out to befriend him. But before Kang Dae realizes it, his life has changed irrevocably. As the two become closer, they slowly realize they have romantic feelings for each other; but neither has been in a real relationship before and both have trauma in their pasts. Will they be able to embrace the possibilities of what could be, or will they find that a new romance is a bridge too far? This beloved webcomic is now available in a beautiful new format, where you can see episodes 1-101 of Kang Dae and Bo Seon's relationship unfold-- in all its beautiful, awkward, and heartwarming glory.
Date Published:2025

"Includes a new bonus story!"--Page 1 of cover. "Originally published on WEBTOON in 2022 and 2023"--Preliminaries. Opposites attract in this sweet neighbors-to-lovers romance based on a WEBTOON favorite. Introverted university student Kang Dae spends most of his time alone, and he prefers it this way. So he's initially unhappy when bubbly new student Bo Seon moves into his apartment complex and sets out to befriend him. But before Kang Dae realizes it, his life has changed irrevocably. As the two become closer, they slowly realize they have romantic feelings for each other; but neither has been in a real relationship before and both have trauma in their pasts. Will they be able to embrace the possibilities of what could be, or will they find that a new romance is a bridge too far? This beloved webcomic is now available in a beautiful new format, where you can see episodes 1-101 of Kang Dae and Bo Seon's relationship unfold-- in all its beautiful, awkward, and heartwarming glory.

Date Published:2025

A study in drowning

Reid, Ava,


"Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales--even though, crumbling under the pressure of her first term at college, she can't seem to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Taken by chance--and maybe fate--to her favorite author's estate, she stumbles upon Preston HÃ©loury, a scholar from the literature college determined to find evidence that the late author was a fraud. Because Hiraeth, perched on the very edge of a wrathful ocean, holds dark secrets, the likes of which both Effy and Preston thought only existed in the pages of books. The house--and the truth--might just ruin them both." --
Date Published:2025

"Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales--even though, crumbling under the pressure of her first term at college, she can't seem to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Taken by chance--and maybe fate--to her favorite author's estate, she stumbles upon Preston HÃ©loury, a scholar from the literature college determined to find evidence that the late author was a fraud. Because Hiraeth, perched on the very edge of a wrathful ocean, holds dark secrets, the likes of which both Effy and Preston thought only existed in the pages of books. The house--and the truth--might just ruin them both." --

Date Published:2025