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A Lesson in Vengeance meets The Taking of Jake
Livingston in this page-turning YA horror/fantasy set in dark
academia about a queer Black teen who discovers the sinister
history of his boarding school and the corrupt powers behind it
all. Regent Academy has a long and storied history in Winslow,
Vermont, as does the forest that surrounds it. The school is known
for molding teens into leaders, but its history is far more
nefarious.  Seventeen-year-old Douglas Jones wants
nothing to do with Regent's king-making; he’s just trying to
survive. But then a student is murdered and, for some reason, by
the next day no one remembers him having ever existed, except for
Douglas and the groundskeeper's son, Everett Everley. In his
determination to uncover the truth, Douglas awakens a horror hidden
within the forest, unearthing secrets that have been buried for
centuries. A vengeful creature wants blood as payment for a debt
more than 300 years in the making—or it will swallow all of
Winslow in darkness. And for the first time in his life, Douglas
might have a chance to grasp the one thing he’s always felt was
missing: power. But if he’s not careful, he will find out
that power has a tendency to corrupt absolutely everything. A
high-octane mystery of murder and magic for fans of Ace
of Spades, House of Hollow, and Get Out!
Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a
night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer
authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and
tales. No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a
Hallmark holiday, it's a symbol of transformation. NIGHT OF THE
LIVING QUEERS is a YA horror anthology that explores how Halloween
can be more than just candies and frights, but a night where
anything is possible. Each short story is told through the lens of
a different BIPOC teen and the Halloween night that changes their
lives forever. Creative, creepy, and queer, this collection brings
fresh terror, heart, and humor to young adult literature.
Contributors include editors Alex Brown and Shelly Page, Kalynn
Bayron, Ryan Douglass, Sara Farizan, Maya Gittelman, Kosoko
Jackson, Em Liu, Vanessa Montalban, Ayida Shonibar, Tara Sim, Trang
Thanh Tran, and Rebecca Kim Wells.
A Lesson in Vengeance meets The Taking of Jake
Livingston in this page-turning YA horror/fantasy set in dark
academia about a queer Black teen who discovers the sinister
history of his boarding school and the corrupt powers behind it
all. Regent Academy has a long and storied history in Winslow,
Vermont, as does the forest that surrounds it. The school is known
for molding teens into leaders, but its history is far more
nefarious.  Seventeen-year-old Douglas Jones wants
nothing to do with Regent's king-making; he’s just trying to
survive. But then a student is murdered and, for some reason, by
the next day no one remembers him having ever existed, except for
Douglas and the groundskeeper's son, Everett Everley. In his
determination to uncover the truth, Douglas awakens a horror hidden
within the forest, unearthing secrets that have been buried for
centuries. A vengeful creature wants blood as payment for a debt
400 years in the making—or it will swallow all of Winslow in
darkness. And for the first time in his life, Douglas might have a
chance to grasp the one thing he’s always felt was missing:
power. But if he’s not careful, he will find out that power
has a tendency to corrupt absolutely everything. A high-octane
mystery of murder and magic for fans of Ace of Spades, House
of Hollow, and Get Out!
One of PopSugar's Best New YA Novels of 2021A Buzzfeed Top LGBTQ+
YA BookA Lambda Literary YA Book to Add to Your TBR PileA Goodreads
Pride Month PickAn epic, heartfelt romance about a boy torn between
two loves, one in his present ... and one in the past. A story of
Black queer history, love, loss, and learning to stay in the moment
before it passes you by. Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a
much-needed liver transplant. He's ready for his life to finally
begin, until one night, when he passes out and wakes up somewhere
totally unexpected...in 1969, where he connects with a magnetic boy
named Michael. And then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he slips
back to present-day Boston, where the family of his donor is
waiting to explain that his new liver came with a side effect-the
ability to time travel. And they've tasked their youngest son,
Blake, with teaching Andre how to use his unexpected new gift.
Andre splits his time bouncing between the past and future. Between
Michael and Blake. Michael is everything Andre wishes he could be,
and Blake, still reeling from the death of his brother, Andre's
donor, keeps him at arm's length despite their obvious attraction
to each other. Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in
the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs-and more
importantly who he wants to be-before the consequences of jumping
in time catch up to him and change his future for good.
"Fast-paced, fun, and perfect."-Laurie Halse Anderson, NYT
bestselling author of Speak "This book was absolutely
incredible."-Creya, Goodreads reviewer "Tears, man. So. Many.
Tears."-Marci, Goodreads reviewer "Oh my goodness. This book y'all.
I'm a mess."-Netgalley reviewer * A Junior Library Guild Selection!
"A stellar novel that today's teens needed yesterday."-Booklist,
STARRED review "Charming and captivating."-Phil Stamper,
bestselling author of The Gravity of Us "A clever and honestly
brilliant novel."-Julian Winters, award-winning author of Running
With Lions "A skillful and engrossing time-travel
adventure."-Kirkus Reviews "Compelling and memorable...[a] gem of a
novel."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "In his YA
debut, Jackson has a great gimmick as well as a likeable
protagonist who faces sociocultural realities across
time."-Publishers Weekly
One of PopSugar's Best New YA Novels of 2021A Buzzfeed Top LGBTQ+
YA BookA Lambda Literary YA Book to Add to Your TBR PileA Goodreads
Pride Month PickAn epic, heartfelt romance about a boy torn between
two loves, one in his present … and one in the past. A story of
Black queer history, love, loss, and learning to stay in the moment
before it passes you by. Weeks ago, Andre Cobb received a
much-needed liver transplant. He's ready for his life to finally
begin, until one night, when he passes out and wakes up somewhere
totally unexpected…in 1969, where he connects with a magnetic boy
named Michael. And then, just as suddenly as he arrived, he slips
back to present-day Boston, where the family of his donor is
waiting to explain that his new liver came with a side effect—the
ability to time travel. And they've tasked their youngest son,
Blake, with teaching Andre how to use his unexpected new gift.
Andre splits his time bouncing between the past and future. Between
Michael and Blake. Michael is everything Andre wishes he could be,
and Blake, still reeling from the death of his brother, Andre's
donor, keeps him at arm's length despite their obvious attraction
to each other. Torn between two boys, one in the past and one in
the present, Andre has to figure out where he belongs—and more
importantly who he wants to be—before the consequences of jumping
in time catch up to him and change his future for good.
"Fast-paced, fun, and perfect."—Laurie Halse Anderson, NYT
bestselling author of Speak "This book was absolutely
incredible."—Creya, Goodreads reviewer "Tears, man. So. Many.
Tears."—Marci, Goodreads reviewer "Oh my goodness. This book
y'all. I'm a mess."—Netgalley reviewer * A Junior Library Guild
Selection! "A stellar novel that today's teens needed
yesterday."—Booklist, STARRED review "Charming and
captivating."—Phil Stamper, bestselling author of The Gravity of
Us "A clever and honestly brilliant novel."—Julian Winters,
award-winning author of Running With Lions "A skillful and
engrossing time-travel adventure."—Kirkus Reviews "Compelling and
memorable...[a] gem of a novel."—The Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books "In his YA debut, Jackson has a great gimmick as
well as a likeable protagonist who faces sociocultural realities
across time."—Publishers Weekly
"Reminiscent of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give, Jackson's
too-close-to-home dystopian novel adds a level of thought-provoking
complexity that will undoubtedly compel readers to grapple with the
use and abuse of power by government entities" - Booklist, (STARRED
review) The Hate U Give meets Internment in this pulse-pounding
thriller about an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is
keeping the residents in and information from going out during a
city-wide protest. Jamal Lawson just wanted to be a part of
something. As an aspiring journalist, he packs up his camera and
heads to Baltimore to document a rally protesting police brutality
after another Black man is murdered. But before it even really
begins, the city implements a new safety protocol...the Dome. The
Dome surrounds the city, forcing those within to subscribe to a
total militarized shutdown. No one can get in, and no one can get
out. Alone in a strange place, Jamal doesn't know where to
turn...until he meets hacker Marco, who knows more than he lets on,
and Catherine, an AWOL basic-training-graduate, whose parents
helped build the initial plans for the Dome. As unrest inside of
Baltimore grows throughout the days-long lockdown, Marco,
Catherine, and Jamal take the fight directly to the chief of
police. But the city is corrupt from the inside out, and it's going
to take everything they have to survive. "A hopeful ending is
painstakingly earned, and frankly these smart, brave, and loyal
Latinx and Black kids flat out deserve this win and then some."-The
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This novel will keep
readers on their toes, holding their breath, and hoping Jamal makes
it out of the dome alive. A highly recommended, thrilling read" -
School Library Journal, (STARRED review) "Plan to read this on the
edge of your seat, knowing the whole time it's a little too
relevant for comfort of any kind. " - School Library Connection "In
a first-person POV that's both unafraid and unapologetic, Jackson
brings a sci-fi twist to the reality of police brutality and the
oftentimes literal silencing of marginalized peoples, putting queer
people of color at the helm of effective change" - Publishers
Weekly "...a searing futuristic story of systemic racism, police
brutality, and unchecked power" - Horn Book "A speculative thriller
about personal growth that deals with all-too-real traumas." -
Kirkus
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