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“DeRose uses witchcraft to underscore both the lasting effects of trauma and the importance of community in healing. A bold and compassionate debut.” —Booklist
Anything for a Friend Kathleen M. Willett
“Kathleen Willett has done it again! Anything for a Friend is chock full of domestic tension, twisty plot turns, and compelling female characters. I couldn't put this one down! After reading this page-turner, you might think twice about inviting your oldest friends into your home…” ―Katie Sise, nationally bestselling author of We Were Mothers, Open House, and The Break
Nothing Else But Miracles |Kate Albus
★ "Historical fiction at its finest."—School Library Journal, Starred Review
★ "Rich in New York City period detail and era-specific colloquialisms, the briskly moving telling succeeds in its well-executed combination of classic plot elements, sympathetic characters and community, and anxiety-provoking uncertainties, while parenthetical asides to readers create a deepening sense of engagement and intimacy with the Byrne family."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
When the Duke Loved Me | Lydia Lloyd
" This sizzling historical promises good things from the series to come"
Publishers Weekly
The Weight of Everything | Marcia Argueta Mickelson
"An honest and heartrending look at grief and loss, and at the often-unspoken weight teens must carry in silence."―School Library Journal
"A poignant, raw, and emotional story of grief, loss, and the courage it takes to fight for our beliefs―and ourselves."―Crystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie Vega and No Filter and Other Lies
Named one of 16 best historical books for the holiday season by the New England Historical Society
Starred Kirkus Review
Junior Library Guild Selection
Starred School Library Journal review
Pura Belpre Young Adult Author Honor Book
Bank Street Best Books of the Year List 2022
Skipping Stones Honor Award
From Booklist: "An engaging historical novel, with an unusual, vividly realized setting."
From the Bulletin for Children's Books: "It's effective and memorable...the bleak, soul crushing terror of being surrounded by folks who don't believe your trauma exists is the truest horror Stolarz explores."
“Newman fills her quirky collection with moments of connection as protagonists grapple with loss and longing. With candor, wry wit and memorable details, these stories shimmer.” – Publisher’s Weekly
A Starred Review in the Foreword Review
Starred Booklist Review***
Named 1 of the Top 10 Health and Wellness Books of 2021 by Booklist
Jane Anonymous | Laurie Stolarz
"This engrossing confessional is both heartbreaking and hopeful."--Booklist
"Powerfully graphic"--Kirkus Reviews
YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
"Jaxon balances family drama and seasonal joy in her fast-paced fifth Widows Club Regency romance…Jaxon keeps the pages flying by highlighting just how high-stakes marriage and courtship were for Regency-era women. Maria’s plight is sure to resonate with historical romance fans.”– Publishers Weekly
“Hugh is a very appealing hero, and Maria’s friendships with the other widows light up this warm holiday romance with its many surprising turns.” – Booklist
California Young Reader Medal--Middle School 2022
"Smith's first-rate police procedural provides plenty of likely suspects and a clever detective." –Kirkus Reviews
"Forgotten City, Carrie Smith’s gripping follow-up to Silent City, pits the unrelenting detective against a cast of diverse New Yorkers driven by their desires and ambitions and haunted by their pasts. But can she piece together the truth before the murderer kills again?" –Good Reads
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"Although the women in each novel are connected, it is not necessary to read them all or even to read them in order. Each book stands on its own. But once you read one, I’m guessing you’ll want to read them all." Read full interview here.
JANE ANONYMOUS is on Kirkus Reviews Best YA for 2020 in the category of Mental Health.