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Tour Schedule: CRYSTAL BLADE by Kathryn Purdie

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the CRYSTAL BLADE Blog Tour which begins on Monday, August 7th!

The tour runs from August 7th-11th & 14th-18th, will have one stop per day, and will consist of reviews!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for a finished copy of the book, US Only. So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

8/7/2017- Mundie Moms- Interview

8/8/2017- YA and Wine- Review

8/9/2017- The Fearless Reader- Guest Post

8/10/2017- The Book Nut- Review

8/11/2017- Two Chicks on Books- Interview

Week Two

8/14/2017- Seeing Double In Neverland- Review

8/15/2017- Arctic Books- Guest Post

8/16/2017- Ex Libris- Review

8/17/2017- YA Books Central- Interview

8/18/2017- A Perfection Called Books- Review

About the Book

Title: CRYSTAL BLADE

Author: Kathryn Purdie

Pub. Date: August 15, 2017

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Pages: 368

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Find it: Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD, Goodreads

The peace is unsustainable.

Sonya and Anton may have brought about a revolution, but can they protect their homeland—and their love—with so many forces threatening to tear them apart?

The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is finally free from her fate as Sovereign Auraseer. But Sonya's expanding abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin—and her relationship with Anton. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but, unlike other Auraseers, she's learned to make others feel her emotions as well. And Sonya isn't immune to dark temptations.

Now, as Sonya fights to contain her own darkness, she senses a new evil lurking in the shadows of the palace. Someone from Sonya's past has returned. And that someone won't be satisfied until Sonya pays for the mistakes she's made.

Tour Announcement: CRYSTAL BLADE by Kathryn Purdie

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce a tour we're hosting for CRYSTAL BLADE by Kathryn Purdie which releases on August 15th!

The tour will run for three weeks - from August 7th-11th & 14th-18th will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, interviews, guest posts, and excerpts.

The bloggers who are chosen as hosts for a an interview or guest post will be required to come up with interview questions (at most five) or guest post (at most 3). Interviews will be author or character interviews.

Review copies will be provided by the publisher.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups open until July 6th Noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are totally stoked for the tour for CRYSTAL BLADE this August! We can't wait for everyone to read it!

About the Book

Title: CRYSTAL BLADE

Author: Kathryn Purdie

Pub. Date: August 15, 2017

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Pages: 368

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Find it: Amazon, B&N, iBooks, TBD, Goodreads

The peace is unsustainable.

Sonya and Anton may have brought about a revolution, but can they protect their homeland—and their love—with so many forces threatening to tear them apart?

The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is finally free from her fate as Sovereign Auraseer. But Sonya's expanding abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin—and her relationship with Anton. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but, unlike other Auraseers, she's learned to make others feel her emotions as well. And Sonya isn't immune to dark temptations.

Now, as Sonya fights to contain her own darkness, she senses a new evil lurking in the shadows of the palace. Someone from Sonya's past has returned. And that someone won't be satisfied until Sonya pays for the mistakes she's made.

Tour Schedule: BURNING GLASS by Kathryn Purdie

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the OFFICIAL BURNING GLASS Blog Tour which begins on February 22nd!

The tour runs from February 22nd-26th & February 29th-March 4th, and will have one stop per day and will consist of reviews, guest posts, and interviews!

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 10 finished copies of the book, US Only! So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

2/22/2016- Brittany's Book Rambles- Interview

2/23/2016- Ex Libris- Review

2/24/2016- Two Chicks on Books- Guest Post

2/25/2016- A Perfection Called Books- Review

2/26/2016- The YA Book Traveler- Interview

Week Two

2/29/2016- Jessabella Reads- Review

3/1/2016- Once Upon a Twilight- Guest Post

3/2/2016- Seeing Double In Neverland- Review

3/3/2016- The Young Folks- Interview

3/4/2016- Addicted Readers- Review

About the Book

Title: BURNING GLASS

Author: Kathryn Purdie

Release Date: March 1, 2016

Pages: 512

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks

Sonya was born with the rare gift to feel what those around her feel—both physically and emotionally—a gift she’s kept hidden from the empire for seventeen long years. After a reckless mistake wipes out all the other girls with similar abilities, Sonya is hauled off to the palace and forced to serve the emperor as his sovereign Auraseer.

Tasked with sensing the intentions of would-be assassins, Sonya is under constant pressure to protect the emperor. One mistake, one small failure, will cost her own life and the lives of the few people left in the world who still trust her.

But Sonya’s power is untamed and reckless, her feelings easily usurped, and she sometimes can’t decipher when other people’s impulses end and her own begin. In a palace full of warring emotions and looming darkness, Sonya fears that the biggest danger to the empire may be herself.

As she struggles to wrangle her abilities, Sonya seeks refuge in her tenuous alliances with the volatile Emperor Valko and his idealistic younger brother, Anton, the crown prince. But when threats of revolution pit the two brothers against each other, Sonya must choose which brother to trust—and which to betray.

BURNING GLASS is debut author Kathryn Purdie’s stunning tale of dangerous magic, heart-rending romance, and the hard-won courage it takes to let go.

Tour Announcement: BURNING GLASS by Kathryn Purdie

Hey everyone! We are super stoked to announce a tour we're hosting for BURNING GLASS by Kathryn Purdie which is releasing on March 1st, 2016!

The tour will run for two weeks - from February 22nd-26th & February 29th-March 4th- will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of guest posts, interviews and reviews.

The bloggers chosen to host an guest post will be required to come up with topics (at most three) and interviewers will be required to come up with interview questions (at most five). Interviews can be either character or author interviews.

Review copies will be provided by Rockstar Book Tours.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up ~~form~~.

***Sign-ups are CLOSED***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are super excited for BURNING GLASS's release this March (Jaime read it already and loved it)! It sounds freaking awesome!

About the Book

Title: BURNING GLASS

Author: Kathryn Purdie

Pub. Date: March 1, 2016

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Format: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Goodreads

Sonya was born with the rare gift to feel what those around her feel—both physically and emotionally—a gift she’s kept hidden from the empire for seventeen long years. After a reckless mistake wipes out all the other girls with similar abilities, Sonya is hauled off to the palace and forced to serve the emperor as his sovereign Auraseer.

Tasked with sensing the intentions of would-be assassins, Sonya is under constant pressure to protect the emperor. One mistake, one small failure, will cost her own life and the lives of the few people left in the world who still trust her.

But Sonya’s power is untamed and reckless, her feelings easily usurped, and she sometimes can’t decipher when other people’s impulses end and her own begin. In a palace full of warring emotions and looming darkness, Sonya fears that the biggest danger to the empire may be herself.

As she struggles to wrangle her abilities, Sonya seeks refuge in her tenuous alliances with the volatile Emperor Valko and his idealistic younger brother, Anton, the crown prince. But when threats of revolution pit the two brothers against each other, Sonya must choose which brother to trust—and which to betray.

BURNING GLASS is debut author Kathryn Purdie’s stunning tale of dangerous magic, heart-rending romance, and the hard-won courage it takes to let go.

Tour Schedule: A MADNESS SO DISCREET by Mindy McGinnis

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the schedule for the OFFICIAL A MADNESS SO DISCREET Blog Tour which begins on September 28th!

The tour runs from September 28th- October 2nd & October 5th-9th, and will have one stop per day and will consist of reviews, excerpts, and interviews.

There is also a tour-wide giveaway for 3 finished copies of the book US Only! So be sure to stop by any or all of the stops for a chance to win.

But until then, here are your hosts.

The Tour Hosts

Week One

9/28/2015- Such a Novel Idea- Review

9/29/2015- Once Upon a Twilight- Interview

9/30/2015- Ohana Reads- Guest Post

10/1/2015- IceyBooks- Review

10/2/2015- Adventures of a Book Junkie- Interview

Week Two

10/5/2015- Moonlight Gleam Reviews- Review

10/6/2015- One Night Book Stand- Guest Post

10/7/2015- Oh, the Books!- Review

10/8/2015- Chapter by Chapter- Interview

10/9/2015- A Dream Within A Dream- Review

About the Book

Title: A MADNESS SO DISCREET

Author: Mindy McGinnis

Release Date: October 6, 2015

Pages: 384

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Find it: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iBooks

Grace Mae knows madness. She keeps it locked away, along with her voice, trapped deep inside a brilliant mind that cannot forget horrific family secrets. Those secrets, along with the bulge in her belly, land her in a Boston insane asylum.

When her voice returns in a burst of violence, Grace is banished to the dark cellars, where her mind is discovered by a visiting doctor who dabbles in the new study of criminal psychology. With her keen eyes and sharp memory, Grace will make the perfect assistant at crime scenes. Escaping from Boston to the safety of an ethical Ohio asylum, Grace finds friendship and hope, hints of a life she should have had. But gruesome nights bring Grace and the doctor into the circle of a killer who stalks young women. Grace, continuing to operate under the cloak of madness, must hunt a murderer while she confronts the demons in her own past.

In this beautifully twisted historical thriller, Mindy McGinnis, acclaimed author of Not a Drop to Drink and In a Handful of Dust, explores the fine line between sanity and insanity, good and evil—and the madness that exists in all of us.

Tour Announcement: A MADNESS SO DISCREET by Mindy McGinnis

Hey everyone! We are super stoked to announce a tour we're hosting for A MADNESS SO DISCREET by Mindy McGinnis which is releasing on October 6th, 2015!

The tour will run for two weeks - from September 28th- October 2nd & October 5th-9th - will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of guest posts, interviews and reviews.

The bloggers chosen to host an guest post will be required to come up with topics (at most three) and interviewers will be required to come up with interview questions (at most five). Interviews can be either character or author interviews.

Review copies will be provided by Katherine Tegen Books.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form.

***Sign-ups are open until September 12th, noon PST***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are super excited for A MADNESS SO DISCREET's release this October! It sounds amazing!

About the Book

Title: A MADNESS SO DISCREET
Author: Mindy McGinnis
Pub. Date: October 6, 2015
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 384
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook
Find it: Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Goodreads

Grace Mae knows madness.

She keeps it locked away, along with her voice, trapped deep inside a brilliant mind that cannot forget horrific family secrets. Those secrets, along with the bulge in her belly, land her in a Boston insane asylum.

When her voice returns in a burst of violence, Grace is banished to the dark cellars, where her mind is discovered by a visiting doctor who dabbles in the new study of criminal psychology. With her keen eyes and sharp memory, Grace will make the perfect assistant at crime scenes. Escaping from Boston to the safety of an ethical Ohio asylum, Grace finds friendship and hope, hints of a life she should have had. But gruesome nights bring Grace and the doctor into the circle of a killer who stalks young women. Grace, continuing to operate under the cloak of madness, must hunt a murderer while she confronts the demons in her own past.

In this beautifully twisted historical thriller, Mindy McGinnis, acclaimed author of Not a Drop to Drink and In a Handful of Dust, explores the fine line between sanity and insanity, good and evil—and the madness that exists in all of us.

Tour Schedule: IN A HANDFUL OF DUST by Mindy McGinnis

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the hosts and schedule for Mindy McGinnis's IN A HANDFUL OF DUST Blog Tour.

The tour runs for two weeks, September 15th-19th and 22nd-26th, and consists of reviews, interviews, and guest posts. There will also be a tour-wide giveaway for a signed hardcover of the book! US Only.

We can't wait for IN A HANDFUL OF DUST to release Tuesday, September 23rd, and for the tour to begin on the 15th.

For now, here are your hosts...

The Tour Hosts

Week One

9/15/2014- A Dream Within A Dream- Interview

9/16/2014- Once Upon a Twilight- Review

9/17/2014- Curling Up With A Good Book- Review

9/18/2014- Reading with ABC- Guest Post

9/19/2014- Magical Urban Fantasy Reads- Video Interview

Week Two

9/22/2014- Library of a Book Witch- Review

9/23/2014- Fiction Fare- Review

9/24/2014- The YA's Nightstand- Guest Post

9/25/2014- Owl Always Be Reading- Guest Post

9/26/2014- Addicted Readers- Interview

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The Book on Tour

Title: IN A HANDFUL OF DUST (Not a Drop to Drink #2)

Author: Mindy McGinnis

Pub. Date: September 23, 2014

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Pages: 384

Formats: Hardcover, audio, eBook

Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads

The only thing bigger than the world is fear.

Lucy’s life by the pond has always been full. She has water and friends, laughter and the love of her adoptive mother, Lynn, who has made sure that Lucy’s childhood was very different from her own. Yet it seems Lucy’s future is settled already—a house, a man, children, and a water source—and anything beyond their life by the pond is beyond reach.

When disease burns through their community, the once life-saving water of the pond might be the source of what’s killing them now. Rumors of desalinization plants in California have lingered in Lynn’s mind, and the prospect of a “normal” life for Lucy sets the two of them on an epic journey west to face new dangers: hunger, mountains, deserts, betrayal, and the perils of a world so vast that Lucy fears she could be lost forever, only to disappear in a handful of dust.

In this companion to Not a Drop to Drink, Mindy McGinnis thrillingly combines the heart-swelling hope of a journey, the challenges of establishing your own place in the world, and the gripping physical danger of nature in a futuristic frontier.

Tour Announcement: IN A HANDFUL OF DUST by Mindy McGinnis

Hey everyone! We are thrilled to announce this upcoming tour for Mindy McGinnis' IN A HANDFUL OF DUST, the second book in the Not a Drop to Drink series, which releases on September 23rd.

The tour runs for two weeks - from September 15th-19th and 22nd-26th - will have one stop per day and will consist of a mix of reviews, guest posts and interviews.

The bloggers who are chosen as hosts for a guest post or interview stop will be required to come up with guest post topics (at least three) or interview questions (at least five). Interviews can be author or character interviews.

Printed ARCs will be provided to review stops courtesy of the publisher, Katherine Tegen Books.

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form.

***Sign-ups are CLOSED***

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We can't wait for IN A HANDFUL OF DUST to be released next month so that everyone can find out what happens next.

About the Book

Title: IN A HANDFUL OF DUST (Not a Drop to Drink #2)
Author: Mindy McGinnis
Pub. Date: September 23, 2014
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 384
Formats: Hardcover, audio, eBook
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads

The only thing bigger than the world is fear.

Lucy’s life by the pond has always been full. She has water and friends, laughter and the love of her adoptive mother, Lynn, who has made sure that Lucy’s childhood was very different from her own. Yet it seems Lucy’s future is settled already—a house, a man, children, and a water source—and anything beyond their life by the pond is beyond reach.

When disease burns through their community, the once life-saving water of the pond might be the source of what’s killing them now. Rumors of desalinization plants in California have lingered in Lynn’s mind, and the prospect of a “normal” life for Lucy sets the two of them on an epic journey west to face new dangers: hunger, mountains, deserts, betrayal, and the perils of a world so vast that Lucy fears she could be lost forever, only to disappear in a handful of dust.

In this companion to Not a Drop to Drink, Mindy McGinnis thrillingly combines the heart-swelling hope of a journey, the challenges of establishing your own place in the world, and the gripping physical danger of nature in a futuristic frontier.

Tour Schedule: ELUSION by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the hosts and schedule for Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam's ELUSION Blog Tour.

The tour runs for two weeks, from March 10th-14th and 17th-21st, and consists of reviews, interviews and guest posts.

There will also be a tour-wide giveaway for 2 Prize Packs of a hardcover copy of the book along with an "Equip" (wristband, earbuds and Visor/sunglasses.) so be sure to stop by for your chance to win!

We can't wait for ELUSION to release on March 18th and for the tour to begin on the 10th.

But until then, here are your hosts...

The Tour Hosts

Week One

3/10/2014- The Irish Banana Review- Review

3/11/2014- Fiktshun- Guest Post

3/12/2014- Jenna Does Books- Review

3/13/2014- Two Chicks on Books- Guest Post

3/14/2014- Fire and Ice- Interview

Week Two

3/17/2014- Supernatural Snark- Review

3/18/2014- Bookish- Review

3/19/2014- The Book Cellar- Guest Post

3/20/2014- Parajunkee's View- Interview

3/21/2014- Fangirlish - Interview

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The Book on Tour

Title: ELUSION

Author: Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Pages: 400

Pub. Date: March 18, 2014

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Soon, Elusion® will change the world and life as we know it.

A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, visor and wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications—or consequences—of real life.

Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father’s unexpected death, Regan can’t bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.

Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion—accusations that it’s addictive and dangerous— Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty…a decision that will affect the lives of millions.

Suspense, thrills, and romance fuel this near-future story about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

Tour Announcement: ELUSION by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam

Hey everyone! We are totally stoked to announce a new tour for ELUSION by Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam which releases on March 18, 2014.

The tour runs for two weeks - March 10th-14th and 17th-21st - and will have one stop per day.

This tour will have a mix of reviews, guest posts, and interviews.

The bloggers who are chosen as hosts for a guest post or interview stop will be required to come up with guest post topics (at least three) or interview questions (at least five). Interviews can be author or character interviews.

Review copies will be provided by Harper Teen. Either in ebook format or a physical ARC (note: physical ARC's are in limited supply)

Details on a giveaway are TK.

If you'd like to be considered to be a stop on this tour, please first sign up as a tour host and then fill out the sign-up form HERE.

***Sign-ups are open until February 11th at noon PST**

Once the blog hosts have been chosen and the tour schedule finalized we will have a post announcing the tour.

Please note: Signing up for the tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We will reach out to all hosts that have been chosen once the sign-ups have closed.

We are so unbelievably thrilled to be hosting this tour for Claudia and Cheryl's book ELUSION (Jaime read it already and loved it!) and we cannot wait for its release this March!

About the Book
Title: ELUSION
Author: Claudia Gabel and Cheryl Klam
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 400
Pub. Date: March 18, 2014
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble

Soon, Elusion® will change the world and life as we know it.

A new technology called Elusion is sweeping the country. An app, visor and wristband will virtually transport you to an exotic destination where adventure can be pursued without the complications—or consequences—of real life.

Regan is an Elusion insider. Or at least she used to be. Her father invented the program, and her best friend, Patrick, heir to the tech giant Orexis, is about to release it nationwide. But ever since her father’s unexpected death, Regan can’t bear to Escape, especially since waking up from the dream means crashing back to her grim reality.

Still, when there are rumors of trouble in Elusion—accusations that it’s addictive and dangerous— Regan is determined to defend it. But the critics of Elusion come from surprising sources, including Josh, the handsome skeptic with his own personal stakes. As Regan investigates the claims, she discovers a disturbing web of secrets. She will soon have to choose between love and loyalty…a decision that will affect the lives of millions.

Suspense, thrills, and romance fuel this near-future story about the seductive nature of a perfect virtual world, and how far one girl will go to uncover the truth behind the illusions.

Tour Schedule: NOT A DROP TO DRINK By Mindy McGinnis

Hey everyone! We are super excited to announce the hosts and schedule for the NOT A DROP TO DRINK Blog Tour!

The tour runs for two weeks - September 16th-20th and 23rd- 27th. There are ten stops on this tour that consists of reviews, guest posts and interviews.

The tour will also have an amazing giveaway!!

And now for the hosts....

The Tour Hosts

Week One

9/16/2013-Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf -Interview

9/17/2013- Never Too Fond of Books- Review

9/18/2013- A Book and a Latte- Guest Post

9/19/2013- Books Complete Me- Review

9/20/2013- The Eater of Books!- Interview

Week Two

9/23/2013- Readers in Wonderland- Review

9/24/2013- Books Over Boys- Guest Post

9/25/2013- Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, and Romance - Guest Post

9/26/2013- Falling For YA- Review

9/27/2013- Some Like It Paranormal - Interview

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The Book on Tour

We think NOT A DROP TO DRINK s an incredible story! And we can't wait for the tour to start!

About the Book
Title: NOT A DROP TO DRINK
Author: Mindy McGinnis
Pub. Date: September 24, 2013
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 480
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads

Regret was for people with nothing to defend, people who had no water.

Lynn knows every threat to her pond: drought, a snowless winter, coyotes, and, most importantly, people looking for a drink. She makes sure anyone who comes near the pond leaves thirsty, or doesn't leave at all.

Confident in her own abilities, Lynn has no use for the world beyond the nearby fields and forest. Having a life means dedicating it to survival, and the constant work of gathering wood and water. Having a pond requires the fortitude to protect it, something Mother taught her well during their quiet hours on the rooftop, rifles in hand.

But wisps of smoke on the horizon mean one thing: strangers. The mysterious footprints by the pond, nighttime threats, and gunshots make it all too clear Lynn has exactly what they want, and they won’t stop until they get it….

With evocative, spare language and incredible drama, danger, and romance, debut author Mindy McGinnis depicts one girl’s journey in a barren world not so different than our own.