The Twelve by New York Times bes tselling author Joey Graceffa (February 24, HarperCollins, Hardcover)
YA Queer Fantasy
“Sisters by blood, siblings by choice, and spellcraft that warps you the more you use it—The Twelve kept me on my toes with its twists and intrigued by its themes of power, sacrifice, and knowing when to let go.” — Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter
Each month, a Zodiac Witch is born, her magic written by the stars.
Ophelia and Serena—twin sisters born on the cusp of Pisces and Aries—are trapped in the cold confines of an orphanage until fate rips them from obscurity. Suddenly, they are invited into The Twelve, a powerful coven. To join, they must swear to hunt Dark Witches, creatures of spectral beauty and razor-sharp teeth who survive by siphoning magic from young witches.
On a secret island, protected by their new sisters, Ophelia and Serena train to use their powers. Serena commands Lightning, raw and untamed. Ophelia wields Water, quiet and waiting. Their paths shift—one chasing power, the other resisting—as the sisters find themselves caught between two destinies. Some choices can never be undone but they must decide, because magic does not wait, and the darkness is coming for them in ways they could never imagine. After all, the stars never shine without casting shadows.
Joey Graceffa is a best selling author, digital creator, actor, and producer. With millions of followers across platforms, he has captivated audiences through storytelling, immersive content, and his hit series Escape the Night. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Trilogy Children of Eden, which includes Children of Eden, Elites of Eden, and Rebels of Eden. As well as his best selling memoir In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World. His latest novel continues his tradition of weaving thrilling, imaginative worlds that will leave readers spellbound.
Brighter Than Nine by June CL Tan (March 10, Storytide, Hardcover)
YA Fantasy | Sequel
“A darkly exhilarating ride rich with unraveling secrets and intrigue.” — Kirkus Reviews
Rui has her life back together—or so it seems. Hailed as a hero, she’s finally on her way to becoming an important member of the Exorcist Guild. But she knows the Hybrid Revenants are still out there, and they’re planning something big. Something evil.
Zizi is trapped in the underworld. As his mortal body deteriorates, he realizes he can access the Fourth King’s memories, which may be the key to keeping the mortal realm safe. To save the girl he loves, he must defy fate—and escape Hell.
Yiran watches from the shadows, magicless once more. When he discovers a dark family secret that changes everything he thought he knew, his hunger for power tempts him toward a possible betrayal. And he must decide what he truly stands for—before it’s too late.
As the consequences of the past wreak havoc on the present, three lives bound by the threads of fate must weave a new destiny for themselves—and the realms.
June CL Tan is the author of the international best selling Jade Fire Gold and the Darker by Four duology. A Singaporean raised on a diet of teh tarik, classic books, and wuxia movies, she enjoys telling stories that draw on both the traditional and modern to create something fresh to the eye but familiar to the heart.
The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake by Mara Rutherford (April 14, HarperCollins, Hardcover)
YA Romantasy
“A whimsically atmospheric, wonderfully imaginative fantasy full of romance, intrigue, and danger. I was captivated.” –Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
In Wisteria, the very act of innovation is forbidden. Any creation—art, music, engineering—conjures a demon from the other side. The greater the innovation, the more dangerous the demon.
This has never stopped Aurelie from inventing—but it has made it more difficult. Her inventions are small by necessity, producing demons that she is capable of dispatching alone. But she knows she’s meant for something greater, and each day has her chafing more at the boundaries of her society.
Destrier lost his parents to demons as a child, and has devoted his life to preventing more senseless murder at the hands of demons. He was young when he joined the hunters, and each year he’s grown stronger. But it’s never enough.
When a mysterious figure offers Aurelie a job she can’t refuse—an impossible, magnificent invention—her decision to accept sets off a chain of events that will alter every aspect of their world… and sparks the connection that will change both Aurelie and Des irrevocably.
Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. Originally from California, Mara has since lived all over the world with her Marine-turned-diplomat husband. A triplet born on Leap Day, Mara holds a master’s degree in cultural studies from the University of London. When she’s not writing or chasing after her two sons, she can usually be found pushing the boundaries of her comfort zone, whether at a traditional Russian banya or an Incan archaeological site. Mara Rutherford resides in Rome, Italy.
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Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.
