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The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling is a gothic fantasy horror that reads like a feverish dream, with a dripping atmosphere and dark tones. Thereโs romance, magic, gore, and an unsettling feeling that builds until you turn the last page.
The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller
The Widow of Rose House is a delightful debut by Diana Biller that is one-part ghost story adventure and one-part historical romance.
The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel: A Story of Sleepy Hollow by Alyssa Palombo
THE SPELLBOOK OF KATRINA VAN TASSEL by Alyssa Palombo takes Washington Irving's classic tale "The Legend of Sleepy Hollowโ and gives it a new twist as readers hear the story from Katrinaโs viewpoint while delivering to readers a forbidden romance, a fierce friendship, mystery and a touch of the supernatural.
Song of Blood & Stone byย L. Penelope
SONG OF BLOOD & STONE by L. Penelope is the first book in the YA fantasy romance series, the Earthsinger Chronicles. This is a story of two outcasts, from opposing nations on the brink of war, who find love but duty threatens to tear them apart. Woven into the story is a lush mythology of magic based on song, the treachery of prejudiced societies in conflict and the strength one finds in owning your own destiny. Mature scenes make this an upper teen read.