Crier's WarABOUT THE BOOK: From debut author Nina Varela comes the first book in an Own Voices, richly imagined epic fantasy duology about an impossible love between two girlsone human, one Madewhose romance could be the beginning of a revolution. Perfect for fans of Marie Rutkoskis The Winners Curse as well as Game of Thrones and Westworld. After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, designed to be the playthings of royals, usurped their

In modern-day Manhattan where we lay our scene

But an inexplicable slowdown has put her dream in jeopardy

and Haelewise is left unmoored

This secret tower seems to call to it all women and girls in need

hunted by forces who will not suffer a witch to vote -- and perhaps not even to live -- the sisters will need to delve into the oldest magics

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he knows their purposes are sinister at best

pages: 100 pages

Things We Left Behind:

This month’s adult book option takes us deep into the mountains

Riley Wolfe goes for the prize that will either make him a legend—or

the living embodiments of the soul of New Orleans that keep the city safe and magical and alive