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RIGHTS GUIDE LO N D O N 2 0 2 0
Table of Contents
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED BACKLIST TITLES
Eric Smith ............................................................................. 3 Jennifer L. Armentrout.....................................................15-16
Abigail Johnson ..................................................................... 4 Hannah Capin .....................................................................17
Janet Gurtler ......................................................................... 5 Gia Cribbs ...........................................................................17
Eva Darrows ....................................................................... 18
NEW TITLES Melissa de la Cruz ......................................................... 19-20
Julie Kagawa ...................................................................... 6-7 Amanda Foody ...............................................................20-21
Gena Showalter .................................................................... 8 Laurie Forest ...................................................................22-23
Laurie Forest ......................................................................... 9 Abigail Johnson ...............................................................24-25
Katherine Laurin ................................................................. 10 Julie Kagawa .................................................................. 25-30
Emily Victoria ..................................................................... 10 Alex R. Kahler ......................................................................31
Taylor B. Barton ................................................................... 11 Elizabeth Keenan .................................................................32
Amanda Foody ....................................................................12 Katie McGarry ................................................................32-35
Eric Smith ............................................................................13 Laura Taylor Namey ............................................................ 36
Adi Alsaid ............................................................................13 Liz Reinhardt ...................................................................... 36
Saundra Mitchell ................................................................. 14 Kiley Roache .......................................................................37
Gena Showalter ..............................................................38-41
Jennifer Yu .......................................................................... 42
Jessica Spotswood and Tess Sharpe ..................................... 43
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Recently Published
Eric Smith
DON’T READ THE COMMENTS
D ivya Sharma is a queen. Or she is when she’s playing Reclaim the Sun, the year’s hottest online game.
Divya—better known as popular streaming gamer D1V—regularly leads her #AngstArmada on quests
through the game’s vast and gorgeous virtual universe. But for Divya, this is more than just a game. Out in the
real world, she’s trading her rising-star status for sponsorships to help her struggling single mom pay the rent.
Gaming is basically Aaron Jericho’s entire life. Much to his mother’s frustration, Aaron has zero interest in
becoming a doctor like her, and spends his free time writing games for a local developer. At least he can escape
into Reclaim the Sun—and with a trillion worlds to explore, disappearing should be easy. But to his surprise, he
somehow ends up on the same remote planet as celebrity gamer D1V.
At home, Divya and Aaron grapple with their problems alone, but in the game, they have each other to face
infinite new worlds…and the growing legion of trolls populating them. Soon the virtual harassment seeps into
On-sale: February 2020 reality when a group called the Vox Populi begin launching real-world doxxing campaigns, threatening Aaron’s
Contemporary dreams and Divya’s actual life. The online trolls think they can drive her out of the game, but everything and
Small Hardcover everyone Divya cares about is on the line…
368 pages; $18.99 U.S.
Rights: World And she isn’t going down without a fight.
Comparison Titles: Warcross by Marie Lu, Geekerella by Ashley Poston, The Leveller by Julia Durango
Don’t Read the Comments Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• UK (Harper360)
Praise for Don’t Read The Comments:
“Smith realistically juxtaposes the benefits of online relationships with the dangers of doxxing and other types of virtual harassment,
underlining Divya’s strength and determination online and IRL.” —Publishers Weekly
“A solid pick for fans of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One looking for something a little more immediate to our times. A worthy purchase for
communities where nerd and gaming culture thrive.” —School Library Journal
“This novel offers a complex examination of racism, sexism, and toxic masculinity in gaming, as well as a celebration of friendship and
family.” —Booklist
“Smith’s characters are achingly sincere, and his smooth and witty dialogue’s a pleasure to read. He artfully immerses the reader in the
world of gaming, building characters and settings that are fun and compelling to read… A witty, wonderful introduction to the world of
gaming.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate, Don’t Read The Comments is a heartwarming tale of finding your community and
following your dreams.” —Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where it Ends
“A modern-to-the-minute adventure about rising above expectations of family, class, and social media, to find your true destiny and grab it
by the controller.” —Whitney Gardner, award-winning author of You’re Welcome, Universe
“Don’t Read the Comments has so much heart: the kind that makes you fall in love, and the kind that makes your breath short. If you’re
not already a gamer, you might be after this book. And if you need a little hope, Eric Smith delivers the sunshine.”
—Olivia A. Cole, author of A Conspiracy of Stars
Please see page 13 for more titles by Eric Smith.
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Recently Published
Abigail Johnson
EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Can life begin again…every other weekend?
A dam Moynihan’s life used to be awesome. Straight As, close friends and a home life so perfect that it could
have been a TV show straight out of the 50s. Then his oldest brother died. Now his fun-loving mom cries
constantly, he and his remaining brother can’t talk without fighting, and the father he always admired proved
himself a coward by moving out when they needed him most.
Jolene Timber’s life is nothing like the movies she loves—not the happy ones anyway. As an aspiring director,
she should know, because she’s been reimagining her life as a film ever since she was a kid. With her divorced
parents at each other’s throats and using her as a pawn, no amount of mental reediting will give her the love
she’s starving for.
On-sale: January 2020 Forced to spend every other weekend in the same apartment building, the boy who thinks forgiveness makes
Contemporary him weak and the girl who thinks love is for fools begin an unlikely friendship. The weekends he dreaded and
Small Hardcover she endured soon become the best part of their lives. But when one’s life begins to mend while the other’s spirals
512 pages; $18.99 U.S. out of control, they realize that falling in love while surrounded by its demise means nothing is ever guaranteed.
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Comparison Titles: What To Say Next by Julie Buxbaum, Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett
Every Other Weekend Rights Sold:
• Audio (Blackstone)
• Russian (Eksmo)
• Spanish (Ediciones Kiwi)
• UK (Harper360)
Praise for Abigail Johnson:
“In addition to the tender love story, the book takes on a number of important issues for young adults including divorce, loss, grief, family
dynamics, relationship control, and sexual assault. The two main characters are well developed and teen readers will easily empathize with
their emotions, their family conflicts, and the events that unfold in their lives… Romance fans will especially enjoy this title, as it delves
into many family and relationship issues.” —School Library Journal
“Johnson beautifully evokes the tender romance that eventually builds between them [Adam and Jolene] after their first encounters,
offering readers access to the two teens’ inner thoughts and fragile psyches. Jolene’s loneliness, especially, will break hearts… The positive,
not overly simplistic resolution to the complicated story will touch readers.” —Booklist
“Every Other Weekend left me teary-eyed and hopeful with its flawless balance of unforgettable characters, tough issues, and a pitch-
perfect love story.” —Suzanne Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Program series
“This is a coming-of-age story with real heart and authenticity. A must read!”
—Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author of The Fragile Ordinary and On Dublin Street
“A moving, captivating story about the bonds of family and the restorative power of love.”
—Tamara Ireland Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Little Do We Know, on Even If I Fall
“Abigail Johnson deftly weaves together emotional and romantic turmoil into an unforgettable read about loss, dreams, and redemption.”
—Jeff Zentner, William C. Morris Award–winning author of The Serpent King, on Even If I Fall
“If I Fix You is a heartrending story about life not being what you hoped for…and being okay anyway.”
— Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Please see pages 24-25 for more titles by Abigail Johnson.
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Recently Published
Edited by Janet Gurtler
YOU TOO?
You Too? is a noniction anthology featuring 25 #MeToo essays by authors from the children’s publishing
world, including New York Times bestselling authors Ellen Hopkins, Beth Revis, and Mackenzi Lee.
A s more and more #MeToo stories have been shared over the past couple of years, You Too? editor Janet
Gurtler began to think back on things she’d experienced as a young woman. Things she’d simply accepted,
like being groped by male classmates at recess. The shame and degradation of being a teenage girl walking by a
group of guys and hearing them call out number ratings. Working in sales as a twenty-something and discovering
she was being paid less than her male counterpart, but not knowing or believing she had the right to ask for
more money.
This collection, featuring both quiet and explosive essays about many ranges of sexual harassment and abuse,
is the result of Gurtler’s commitment to showing teens that they aren’t alone; that they have a voice. It’s not a
On-sale: January 2020 pretty topic, but we need to talk about it, because visibility and discussion lead to change. We need to stop
Nonfiction Anthology shaming victims, and we need to listen with empathy and help survivors celebrate their strength—because no
Small Hardcover one deserves to be harassed or abused or made to feel unsafe.
320 pages; $18.99 U.S.
Rights: World Contributor List: Janet Gurtler, Patty Blount, Jennifer Brown, Tiffany Brownlee, Jess Capelle, Kenna Clifford,
Eva Darrows, Dana L. Davis, Natasha Deen, Nicolas DiDomizio, Namina Forna, Jenna Glass, Ellen Hopkins,
Mackenzi Lee, Saundra Mitchell, Ali Novak, Eve Porinchak, Cheryl Rainfield, Beth Revis, Andrea L. Rogers,
Lulabel Seitz, Mischa Thrace and Amy Zhang
Comparison Titles: How I Resist edited by Maureen Johnson, Here We Are by Kelly Jensen,
Our Stories, Our Voices by Amy Reed
You Too? Rights Sold:
• Audio (Tantor Media)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• Turkish (Marti Publishing Group)
• UK (Harper360)
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New Titles
New York Times
Bestselling Julie Kagawa
Author
Shadow Of The Fox Trilogy
NIGHT OF THE DRAGON
Third book in the trilogy
Master storyteller Julie Kagawa concludes the enthralling journey into the heart of the fantastical Empire
of Iwagoto in the third book of the Shadow of the Fox trilogy. As darkness rises and chaos reigns, a ierce
kitsune and her shadowy protector will face down the greatest evil of all. A captivating fantasy for fans of
Sabaa Tahir, Sarah J. Maas and Marie Lu.
All is lost.
K itsune shapeshifter Yumeko has given up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers in order to save
everyone she loves from imminent death. Now she and her ragtag band of companions must journey to the
wild sea cliffs of Iwagoto in a desperate last-chance effort to stop the Master of Demons from calling upon the
Great Kami dragon and making the wish that will plunge the empire into destruction and darkness.
Shadow clan assassin Kage Tatsumi has regained control of his body and agreed to a true deal with the devil—the
On-sale: April 2020
Fantasy demon inside him, Hakaimono. They will share his body and work with Yumeko and their companions to stop
Hardcover a madman and separate Hakaimono from Tatsumi and the cursed sword that had trapped the demon for nearly
368 pages; $19.99 U.S. a millennium.
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But even with their combined skills and powers, this most unlikely team of heroes knows the forces of evil
may be impossible to overcome. And there is another player in the battle for the scroll, a player who has been
watching, waiting for the right moment to pull strings that no one even realized existed…until now.
Night of the Dragon Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio) • German (Heyne)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Spanish (Editorial Oceano)
• Danish (HarperCollins Nordic) • UK (HQ)
• Dutch (HarperCollins Holland)
Shadow Of The Fox Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) Soul Of The Sword Rights Sold:
• Danish (HarperCollins Nordic) • Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Dutch (HarperCollins Holland) • Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• German (Heyne) • Danish (HarperCollins Nordic)
• Hungarian (Konyvmolykepso • Dutch (HarperCollins Holland)
Kiado) • German (Heyne)
• Russian (Bookmate) • Spanish (Editorial Océano)
• Spanish (Editorial Océano) • UK (HQ)
• UK (HQ)
Comparison Titles for Shadow Of The Fox Trilogy: Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh,
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo,
Forest Of A Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao,
Girls Of Paper And Fire by Natasha Ngan
Praise for Shadow Of The Fox:
“Kagawa uses elements of Japanese mythology and folklore to spin an epic yarn…readers will be drawn into the world of Kagawa’s first
Japan-based fantasy; with its engaging action scenes and the cliffhanger ending, they will look forward to the next volume. Action-packed
adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews on Shadow of the Fox
“Kagawa’s series starter never disappoints; she’s a vet at putting realistic characters within believable worlds, here doused in Japanese
folklore. Fans will be right at home and anticipate the next chapter.” —Booklist on Shadow of the Fox
“One of my all-time favorite fantasy novels!” —Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters series, on Shadow of the Fox
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New Titles
Julie Kagawa
The Iron Fey New Trilogy
THE IRON RAVEN
First book in trilogy
We are planning a new Iron Fey trilogy. The books will follow the original three characters from the
original books. Book 1, entitled The Iron Raven, is told from Puck’s point of view. Megan, Ash, and
Grimalkin will be major players in this series.
In the new trilogy, mankind’s inattention to climate change and the health of the world has woken the most
primordial of beings, Titanlike entities, whose very stirring threatens all human and faery-kind. Puck and his
cohorts realize this and must fight to stop the end of all life as we know it.
We plan to make these standalone, though of course the original characters will be returning, so, we will
re-introduce them without boring past readers or confusing new readers. Iron Raven will pub February 2021, the
second in February 2022 and the third is scheduled August 2022.
On-sale: February 2021 The Iron Raven Rights Sold:
Fantasy • Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
Hardcover • Dutch (HarperCollins Holland)
384 pages; $19.99 U.S. • UK (HQ)
Rights: World
The Iron Also available in the Iron Fey Series
King
RITA® Award Title: Price Format Page Count Pub Month/Year Rights
Winner: The Iron King $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 368 pages February 1010 World
Best Young
The Iron Daughter $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 368 pages August 2010 World
Adult
Romance The Iron Queen $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 368 pages February 2011 World
The Iron Knight $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 400 pages November 2011 World
The Iron Legends (Novella) $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 304 pages September 2012 World
The Lost Prince $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 400 pages November 2012 World
The Iron Traitor $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 352 pages November 2013 World
The Iron Warrior $9.99 U.S. Trade Paperback 352 pages November 2015 World
Praise for the Iron Fey series:
“Meghan is a likable heroine and her quest is fraught with danger and adventure. The action never stops… Faery books are in high
demand…” —School Library Journal
“The Iron King is a must read!” —Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
“The Iron King has the…enchantment, imagination and adventure of… Alice in Wonderland, Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, but with
lots more romance.” —Justine magazine
Please see pages 25-30 for more titles by Julie Kagawa.
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New Titles
New York Times
Bestselling Gena Showalter
Author
The Forest of Good and Evil
THE GLASS QUEEN
Second book in the series
Dare to enter the Forest of Good and Evil, where strength is weakness and weakness is strength. Don’t
miss book two of New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic and fascinating
fairy-tale series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future…
Pitied.
Sickly.
Unit to rule.
P rincess Ashleigh Charmaine is known as the Glass Princess, fragile enough to shatter with a whisper of wind.
Born with a weak heart, she dreams of being treated like anyone else. Unlike her headstrong sisters, she
received no magical ability at birth and lives every day expecting to die. Until an oracle announces that Ashleigh
is fated to play the part of Cinderella, wed a handsome royal and save the Kingdom of Sevon from the evil king
and queen who once ruled the land.
On-sale: August 2020
Fantasy
Hardcover
As war rages, Ashleigh begins to doubt her role in the fairy-tale prophecy. Animals despise her, she can’t carry
552 pages; $19.99 U.S. a merry tune and she has zero social graces. Worse, the king she’s supposed to enchant is the newly crowned
Rights: World sovereign of the winged warriors known as the Avian…and he despises her, too.
When Ashleigh develops a terrifying magical ability to commune with dragons and create fire from air—a power
she cannot control—she must work with King Saxon to save their kingdoms and their lives. By the stroke of
midnight, she must warm his icy heart…or forever break her own. Will Ashleigh ever become the queen she’s
prophesied to be…or will she lose everything she’s come to love?
Comparison Titles: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
The Glass Queen Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio) • Dutch (HarperCollins Holland)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • UK (Harper360)
The Evil Queen Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• Dutch (HarperCollins Holland)
• UK (Harper360)
Praise for Gena Showalter:
“The novel’s conceit has a lot of potential with its deconstruction of a cherished fairy tale, an interesting take on good and evil as actions
rather than fate, and a long cast of characters in ever evolving roles that will leave readers wondering who they are supposed to be.”
—Kirkus Reviews on The Evil Queen
“Showalter (the Everlife books) delivers an entertaining series opener that condemns prejudice while championing self-determination.
Romance-sweet and steamy, gay and straight-features prominently, action and humor abound, and the mystery of how each character
figures into the legend imparts intrigue.” —Publishers Weekly on the Everlife series
“Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn’t put it down! What a marvelously cool world.”
— Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Firstlife
“Firstlife illuminates the depths of human resilience and the power of love, even in the darkest hours.”
—Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles
“Firstlife delves into the power of a single decision—and the consequences that come with it. Every word grabs hold of your heart and
leaves you breathless.” — Roxanne St. Claire, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author
Please see pages 38-41 for more titles by Gena Showalter.
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New Titles
Laurie Forest
The Black Witch Chronicles
THE SHADOW WAND
Third book in the series
Her world-altering secret can’t be hidden much longer.
E lloren Gardner ides the most powerful secret in all Erthia—she is the Black Witch of Prophecy, and destined
to triumph…or be used as the ultimate weapon of destruction.
Separated from everyone she loves, isolated and hunted, Elloren must turn to the last person she can trust—her
fastmate, Commander Lukas Grey. With the Mage forces of Gardneria poised to conquer all of Erthia, Elloren has
no choice but to ally with Lukas and combine their power to keep herself out of the hands of Gardnerian leader
Marcus Vogel…the holder of the all-consuming Shadow Wand.
With just weeks to train to become a warrior, and no control over her magic, Elloren finds unexpected allies
On-sale: June 2020 among those under orders to kill her. It’s time to step up. To fight back. And to forge onward through the most
Fantasy devastating loss yet.
Hardcover
608 pages; $20.99 U.S. Comparison Titles: Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake, The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye,
Rights: World Defiance by C.J. Redwine
The Shadow Wand Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• UK (Harper360)
The Black Witch Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio) The Iron Flower Rights Sold:
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• Simpliied Chinese (Guangxi • Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
Normal University Press Group) • Czech (Dobrovsky)
• Czech (Dobrovsky) • German (HarperCollins Germany)
• German (HarperCollins Germany) • Spanish (Roca Editorial)
• Russian (Robins) • Russian (Robins)
• Spanish (Editorial Roca) • UK (Harper360)
• UK (HQ)
Praise for The Black Witch:
“Exquisite character work, an elaborate mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a noteworthy debut, which argues
passionately against fascism and xenophobia.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“This briskly paced, tightly plotted novel enacts the transformative power of education, creating engaging characters set in a rich
alternative universe with a complicated history that can help us better understand our own.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
“Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice… With lively secondary
characters and an especially nasty rival (imagine a female Draco Malfoy), this 600-page tome should find fans in those who like Harry
Potter and Tamora Pierce.” —Booklist, STARRED review
“I absolutely loved The Black Witch and will have a very hard time waiting for the second book! Maximum suspense, unusual magic—a
whole new, thrilling approach to fantasy!” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“The Black Witch is a refreshing, powerful young adult fantasy. This strong debut offers an uncompromising glimpse of world-altering
politics amplified by a magical setting in which prejudice and discrimination cut both ways.”
—Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author
Please see pages 22-23 for more titles by Laurie Forest.
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New Titles
Katherine Laurin
THESE VENGEFUL HEARTS
Anyone can ask the Red Court for a favor…but every request comes at a cost. And once the deed is done,
you’re forever in their debt.
W henever something scandalous happens at Heller High, the Red Court is the name on everyone’s lips. Its
members—the most elite female students in the school—deal out social ruin and favors in equal measure,
their true identities a secret known only to their ruthless leader: the Queen of Hearts.
Sixteen-year-old Ember Williams has seen firsthand the damage the Red Court can do. Two years ago, they
caused the accident that left her older sister paralyzed. Now, Ember is determined to hold them accountable…
by taking the Red Court down from the inside.
H
But crossing enemy lines will mean crossing moral boundaries, too—ones Ember may never be able to come
On-sale: September 2020 back from. She always knew taking on the Red Court would come at a price, but will the cost of revenge be more
Contemporary than she’s willing to sacrifice?
Small Hardcover
336 pages; $18.99 U.S. These Vengeful Hearts Rights Sold:
Rights: World
• Audio (Recorded Books)
• UK (Harper360)
Emily Victoria
THIS GOLDEN FLAME DEBUT
AUTHOR
Flee across the sun-and-shadow islands of Eratia, where runes have the power to
unleash monsters…
S even years ago, Karis was forced to become an acolyte for the Scriptorium, the rune scholars who rule Eratia.
For centuries, these Scriptmasters have sought the key to reanimating the country’s fearsome automaton army,
and anyone they deem unable to help them achieve their goal is sent away…including Karis’s brother, Matthias.
Then Karis discovers a unique, human-sized automaton and unintentionally wakes him up. Intelligent, with a
conscience of his own, Alix has no idea why he was created. Or why his father—Eratia’s greatest traitor—once
tried to destroy the automatons.
Upon learning Matthias is being held by the Scriptorium’s sinister leader, Alix and Karis set out to rescue him and
uncover the truth about Alix’s past. But when Karis is faced with an unthinkable choice, betraying everyone she
On-sale: February 2021
Fantasy cares about may be her only desperate chance to save their world.
Small Hardcover
416 pages; $18.99 U.S. Comparison Titles: We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir,
Rights: World Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miler
This Golden Flame Rights Sold:
• Audio (Harlequin Audio)
• UK (Harper360)
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Taylor B. Barton
THE NINTH LIFE
Filled with heart, hope and beautiful prose, The Ninth Life is a wonderful, weird and unforgettable novel
for readers looking for something unique, honest and real.
W hat if your deepest wish came with dark consequences?
At the end of Caesar’s feline life, he makes a deal with the goddess Zosma to rejoin Ophelia, the girl he loves,
for his ninth and final life.
However, waking in the body of seventeen-year-old Austin Price isn’t what he anticipates. Neither is Austin’s
handsome roommate, Cooper—a boy who moves him in unexpected ways. And coming face-to-face with a
messy past he can’t remember living makes being human even harder than he would have thought.
On-sale: September 2020 The chaos and wonder of his ninth life urges Austin to get to know Ophelia on human terms and sends him
Magical Realism stumbling into complicated friendships that might mean more to him than he ever imagined. But his wish has
Small Hardcover a price, and even as Austin is pulled in two impossible directions, the very heart beating in his chest is on a
336 pages; $18.99 U.S. countdown of its own—a countdown he has no control over.
Rights: World
Comparison Titles: Every Day by David Levithan, The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
The Ninth Life Rights Sold:
• All Rights Available
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Amanda Foody
The Shadow Game Trilogy
QUEEN OF VOLTS
Third book in the trilogy
Return to the City of Sin, where the inal game is about to begin…and winning will demand the ultimate
sacriice.
O nly days after a corrupt election and brutal street war, one last bloodthirsty game has begun. The players?
The twenty-two most powerful, notorious people in New Reynes.
After realizing they have no choice but to play, Enne Scordata and Levi Glaisyer are desperate to forge new
alliances and bargain for their safety. But while Levi offers false smiles and an even falser peace to the city’s
politicians, Enne must face a world where her true Mizer identity has been revealed…and any misstep could
turn deadly.
Meanwhile, a far more dangerous opponent has appeared on the board, one plucked right from the most
gruesome legends of New Reynes. As the game takes its final, vicious turn, Levi and Enne must decide once and
On-sale: September 2020
Fantasy
for all whether to be partners or enemies.
Hardcover
416 pages; $19.99 U.S. Because in a game for survival, there are only losers…
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And monsters.
Queen of Volts Rights Sold:
• Audio (Blackstone)
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• UK (HQ)
Ace Of Shades Rights Sold:
• Audio (Blackstone) King of Fools Rights Sold:
• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Audio (Blackstone)
• Czech (Dobrovsky) • Australia (HarperCollins Australia)
• Romanian (Aramis Print s.r.l.) • Romanian (Aramis Print s.r.l.)
• Turkish (Dogan Egmont) • UK (HQ)
• UK (HQ)
Comparison Titles for The Shadow Game Trilogy: Caraval by Stephanie Garber, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Praise for Ace Of Shades:
“Foody’s novel is a magical tale of introspection, romance, and self-determination.” —Publishers Weekly
“Foody creates a richly populated world with rival gangs, ruthless Mafia, casinos, acrobats, and many different levels of society… Its
cinematic, action-packed plot contains enough romance to satisfy readers of that genre while piling on danger, thrills, and plot twists.”
—Booklist
“The relationship between Enne and Levi simmers, and dangers pile up to an exciting climax. Readers will eagerly wish for a sequel that
will allow them to revisit New Reynes.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The world in this promising series debut is dark but enticing. Readers who have little interest in casinos may initially be hesitant to pick
this one up, but will be quickly drawn in by the intrigue if they do. The plot twists pleasingly, and character development is well crafted…
Recommend to teens interested in but not quite ready for Game of Thrones.” —School Library Journal
“’House of the Rising Sun’ meets Six of Crows in Ace of Shades. Thieves, rogues, and shady characters have always fascinated me, and so I
enjoyed my dive into the morally ambiguous world of New Reynes.” — Cinda Williams Chima, New York Times bestselling author
Please see pages 20-21 for more titles by Amanda Foody.
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Eric Smith
THE PINBALL BLIZZARD
Three teens get trapped inside an aging, going-out-of-business pinball arcade in Philadelphia during the biggest
snowstorm the city has ever seen. One, a classic-rock obsessed teen who desperately wants to save the place, as
it’s his family’s legacy. Two, the daughter of a virtual reality tech giant who wants to buy and flip the place. And
three, a social media obsessed pinball enthusiast, whose physicist parents wished he used his brilliant mind for
more than just pinball. They’ll have to work together if they are going to survive the next few days, maybe save
the place, and navigate their blossoming friendships.
A multi-POV winter-themed geeky YA about old school rock and roll, embracing what’s modern, and trusting
in your friends, that’s equal parts You’ve Got Mail, Empire Records, and Let It Snow… with maybe a little
crossover cameo potential from Don’t Read the Comments.
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Edited by Adi Alsaid
COME ON IN
Come On In is a collection of stories and essays about immigration that capture the full range of experiences.
Given the state of the world today, immigration is such a timely and important topic. Add a diverse and successful
list of contributors, including New York Times bestsellers Samira Ahmed and (schedule permitting) Nicola
Yoon, and commercial and critical darlings such as Maurene Goo, Zoraida Cordova, Alaya Dawn Johnson, and
Adi himself, and this collection was an opportunity we couldn’t turn away from. Like Flying Lessons, edited by
Ellen Oh, another diverse collection published by HarperCollins, we see this as having great sales potential.
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Praise for Adi Alsaid:
“Many teens will find something to take away from this story. Hand to fans of Jenny Han or other romantic
On-sale: October 2020 comedies.” —Booklist on Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak
Anthology
Small Hardcover “An exceptional tale of grief, ambition, love, and maturity.”
256 pages; $18.99 U.S. —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review on North of Happy
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“Alsaid does a nice job with the element of magical realism that lends spice to the story, and though the chef
is a bit stereotypical, Carlos and Emma are well-developed and appealing characters. Altogether, it’s a savory
reading experience. Bon appétit.” —Booklist on North of Happy
“Alsaid strongly evokes the frenzied atmosphere of a restaurant kitchen and the equally turbulent emotions of
a young man struggling to sort his priorities. Carlos’s frequent visions of Felix add extra dimension, shedding
light on the brothers’ history and underscoring Carlos’s underlying grief.”
—Publishers Weekly on North of Happy
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Edited by Saundra Mitchell
OUT NOW
Take a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love and shape the
world around them.
S eventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of
beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens.
From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to two
girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain, forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish
convent or an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse
range of stories across cultures, time periods and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored
or forgotten.
Comparison Titles: Fresh Ink by Lamar Giles, Black Enough by Ibi Zoboi,
On-sale: June 2020
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Meet Cute by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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384 pages; $18.99 U.S.
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Praise for All Out:
“Readers searching for positive, nuanced, and authentic queer representation—or just a darn good selection
of stories—need look no further than this superb collection.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
“This anthology of distinct stories and experiences is exceptional in scope and quality, and gives voice to the
experiences that have long existed but often go unrepresented.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“LGBTQIA story collections are scarce, but even if they weren’t, this one would be essential.” —Booklist
“The diversity is refreshing…well written… Give to those teens who don’t read full novels but still long for
LGBTQ representation. A strong choice for most collections.” —School Library Journal
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New York Times
Bestselling
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Author The Harbinger Series
STORM AND FURY
First book in the series
Enter a world of gargoyle protectors, rising demons and one girl with an explosive secret.
E ighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and
spirits. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated
compound fiercely guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the
demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers.
When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons
and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and
fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again—but working
together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her
family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is
On-sale: June 2019 unleashed…
Fantasy
Small Hardcover Comparison Titles: Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
512 pages; $18.99 U.S.
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• French (J’ai Lu) • UK (Harper360)
• German (HarperCollins Germany)
Praise for Storm and Fury:
“As always, Armentrout excels in building a paranormal romance world that is believable, accessible, and riveting.” —Booklist
“The action and suspense build with each chapter, making this a compelling read. Readers will anxiously await the next installment in this
series, and libraries will find it difficult to keep this one on the shelf.” —School Library Journal
“Filled with legendary creatures, this wild, action-packed ride features a kick-ass heroine to cheer for and a love interest I’m still dreaming
about. Highly recommended!” —Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Arcana Chronicles
“Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your
heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more.” — Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author
“Jennifer L. Armentrout’s intoxicating new fantasy is her best yet!” —Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author
- 15 -Jennifer L. Armentrout (Cont’d.)
The Dark Elements Series
BOOK #1
WHITE HOT KISS
One kiss could be the last…
S eventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal—fit in at school, and go out on a real date with the gorgeous
Zayne, whom she’s crushed on since forever. Trouble is, Zayne treats Layla like a sister—and Layla is anything
but normal. She’s half demon, half gargoyle, with abilities no one else possesses. And even though Zayne is a
Warden, part of the race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe, Layla’s kiss will
kill anything with a soul—including him.
Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know her secrets. Though Layla knows she
should stay away, it’s tough when that whole no-kissing thing isn’t an issue. Trusting Roth could ruin her chances
with Zayne—and brand her a traitor to the Warden family that raised her. But as Layla discovers she’s the sole
reason for a violent demon uprising, kissing the enemy suddenly pales in comparison to the looming end of the
world.
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• Audio (Tantor) • Indonesian (PT Gramedia • Audio (Tantor) • Romanian (Grup Media
• Australia (HarperCollins Pustaka Utama) • Australia (HarperCollins Litera)
Australia) • Italian (HarperCollins Italia) Australia) • Russian (AST/Arabesque
• Dutch (HarperCollins • Polish (Filia) • Dutch (HarperCollins Books)
Holland/VBK Media) • Romanian (Grup Media Holland/VBK Media) • Spanish (Plataforma)
• French (J’ai Lu) Litera) • French (J’ai Lu) • Turkish (Dogan Egmont)
• German (HarperCollins • Russian (AST/Arabesque • German (HarperCollins • UK (HQ)
Germany) Books) Germany)
• Hungarian (Konyvmolykepzo • Spanish (Plataforma) • Italian (HarperCollins Italia)
Kiado) • Turkish (Dogan Egmont) • Polish (Filia)
• UK (HQ)
Praise for the Dark Elements series:
“Powerhouse author Armentrout delivers another action-packed, believably narrated ride through a paranormal world as seen by a teen…
Intense, well plotted, and very readable, this title should fly into the hands of every paranormal reader out there.”
—Booklist on White Hot Kiss
“Well-paced and peppered with intriguing details that allow both Romeo-and-Juliet swoons and a zombie apocalypse to have their turns.”
—Publishers Weekly on White Hot Kiss
“Armentrout balances suspense and romance, spicing it up with Roth’s one-liners and Layla’s wry inner commentary, all adding welcome
humor. Of course, everyone involved has a hotness level that would shame supermodels. The almost-sex scenes provide even more punch, and
the book ends with a nice zinger. Demon Roth again stands out as the character with the mostest. Demonic fun.”
—Kirkus Reviews on Stone Cold Touch
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Hannah Capin
THE DEAD QUEENS CLUB
If your school’s homecoming king had a little too much in common with Henry VIII,
would you survive with your head still attached? H DEBUT
AUTHOR
ou’d think being the new girl in a tiny town would equal one very boring senior year. But if you’re me—Annie
Marck, alias Cleves—and you accidentally transform into teenage royalty by entering Lancaster High on the
arm of the king himself? Life becomes the exact opposite of boring.
Henry has it all: he’s the jock, the genius and the brooding bad boy all in one. Which sort of explains why he’s
on his sixth girlfriend in two years.
What it doesn’t explain is why two of them—two of us—are dead.
My best friend thinks it’s Henry’s fault, which is obviously ridiculous. My nemesis says we shouldn’t talk about it,
On-sale: February 2019
which is straight-up sketchy. But as the resident nosy new girl, I’m determined to find out what really happened
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to Lancaster’s dead queens…ideally before history repeats itself.
464 pages; $18.99 U.S.
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Praise for Dead Queens Club:
“Witty narrator Cleves is a feminist force, lambasting slut-shaming and calling out her female classmates’ internalized misogyny.”
—Kirkus Reviews STARRED review
“Clever nods to English history are woven throughout this teen drama…a crafty, compelling debut.” —Booklist
“The Dead Queens Club isn’t just a fun book. It’s brilliant.” —NPR
“For Tudor buffs, The Dead Queens Club is full of nerdy references to geek out over; for the rest of the world, it’s a taut and gripping teen
thriller. For everyone, it is a joyride of a book. Long live the queens.” —Vox.com
Gia Cribbs
THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SLOANE SULLIVAN
No one wants me to tell you about the disappearance of Sloane Sullivan.
N ot the lawyers or the cops. Not her friends or family. Not even the boy who loved her more than anyone.
And most certainly not the United States Marshals Service. You know, the people who run the witness
protection program or, as it’s officially called, the Witness Security Program? Yeah, the WITSEC folks definitely
don’t want me talking to you.
But I don’t care. I have to tell someone.
If I don’t, you’ll never know how completely wrong things can go. How a single decision can change everything.
How, when it really comes down to it, you can’t trust anyone. Not even yourself. You have to understand, so it
won’t happen to you next. Because you never know when the person sitting next to you isn’t who they claim to
be…and because there are worse things than disappearing.
On-sale: June 2018
Thriller
Small Hardcover Comparison Titles: One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
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• Estonian (Rahva Raamat)
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Praise for The Disappearance of Sloane Sullivan:
“An effective portrait of a young woman forced to make unusual and mature choices while navigating the more conventional stresses of
teen life … Just when it seems that a resolution is in sight, more surprises build to an explosive, satisfying finale.” —Publishers Weekly
“This debut novel ambitiously combines elements of a character study, crime thriller, romance, and teen drama … Recommend this page-
turning romantic thriller to fans of Ally Carter’s Embassy Row series or Cherie Priest’s I Am Princess X.” —School Library Journal
“This thriller is high on swoon and red herrings…a satisfying payoff.” —Booklist
- 17 -Eva Darrows
BELLY UP
W hen 16 year old Serendipity Rodriguez attends a house party to celebrate the end of sophomore year, she
has no intention of getting drunk and hooking up with a guy she’s just met, let alone getting pregnant. To
make matters worse, she has no way of contacting the father and she and her mother are about to move to a new
town and in with her grandmother.
It’s hard enough to start your junior year as the new kid in school, but at five-months pregnant it’s even harder.
So when Sara meets Leaf, who asks her out and doesn’t seem to care that she’s pregnant, she finds herself falling.
Juggling the realities of a pregnancy with school and a new relationship are hard enough, but when Jack, the
father of her baby, turns back up, Sara’s life goes from complicated to a complete mess. With the help of her
overbearing mother and grandmother, Sara will learn to navigate life’s challenges and be ready for anything, as
she prepares for the birth of her baby.
On-sale: May 2019 Comparison Titles: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
Contemporary
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Praise for Belly Up:
“Sara’s first-person narration is dynamic, with a vibe akin to (a much more diverse) Juno and Gilmore Girls, yet fully its own.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Darrows’ deft hand at creating healthy, positive friendships and family, as well as snarky, delightful dialogue, really shine in Belly Up… Do
yourself a favor and read it now!” —Lish McBride author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
DEAD LITTLE MEAN GIRL
Quinn Littleton was a mean girl—a skinny blonde social terrorist in stilettos. She was everything Emma
MacLaren hated. Until she died.
A proud geek girl, Emma loves her quiet life on the outskirts, playing video games and staying off the radar.
When her nightmare of a new stepsister moves into the bedroom next door, her world is turned upside down.
Quinn is a queen bee with a nasty streak who destroys anyone who gets in her way. Teachers, football players,
her fellow cheerleaders—no one is safe.
Emma wants nothing more than to get this girl out of her life, but when Quinn dies suddenly, Emma realizes there
was more to her stepsister than anyone ever realized.
A meaningful and humorous exploration of teen stereotypes and grief, Dead Little Mean Girl examines the labels
we put on people and what lies beyond if we’re only willing to look closer.
On-sale: April 2017
Contemporary Comparison Titles: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
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Praise for Dead Little Mean Girl:
“Without ever excusing Quinn’s (or Emma’s) sins, Darrows’ dark novel forces its readers to see beyond character cliché. The macabre black
humor is spot-on, while the subverted tropes rework edgy nihilism into a sniffle-inducing recognition of humanity. Another smart, savage
winner from the author of The Awesome (2015).” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review on Dead Little Mean Girl
“Laugh-out-loud humor, and an excellently diverse cast of characters…A must-read.”
—Jaye Robin Brown, author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit on Dead Little Mean Girl
- 18 -Melissa de la Cruz Optioned for
Disney+
29 DATES with director
Richard Wong!
H ow many dates will it take to find The One? Ji-Su’s traditional South Korean parents are concerned by what
they see as her lack of attention to her schoolwork and her future. Working with Seoul’s premiere matchmaker
to find the right boyfriend is the first step toward ensuring Ji-Su’s success, and going on the recommended dates
is Ji-Su’s compromise to please her parents while finding space to figure out her own dreams. But when she skips
out on a date to spend time with friends, her fed-up parents shock her by shipping her off to a private school in
San Francisco. Where she’ll be set up on more dates!
Navigating her host family, her new city and school, and more potential boyfriends, Ji-Su finds comfort in taking
the photographs that populate her ever-growing Instagram account. Soon attention from two very different boys—
one who sends mixed signals, and one who has a girlfriend but might be a true friend—sends Ji-Su into a tailspin
of soul-searching. As her passion for photography lights her on fire, does she even want to find The One? And
what if her One isn’t parent and matchmaker approved?
On-sale: January 2019
Comparison Titles: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han,
Contemporary
Small Hardcover
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon,
400 pages; $18.99 U.S. P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
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• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Spanish (Ediciones Kiwi)
• Book Club (Junior Library Guild) • UK (HQ)
• Large Print (Thorndike Press)
Praise for 29 Dates:
“29 Dates is a sweet, unique take on the high-school rom-com…cinematic and inviting. This latest by de la Cruz is perfect for fans of
Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” —Booklist
“A surprise ending brings the story to a satisfying close that will thrill fans of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2014). A
surefire hit wherever lighthearted romances are popular.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A heartwarming, sparkling romantic comedy about what happens when what your heart wants and what your parents want don’t match…
Melissa de la Cruz enchants and delights in her usual style. Completely unputdownable!”
—Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi
“A refreshingly modern love story, 29 Dates serves up a funny and heartfelt rom-com about finding love and figuring out life on your own
terms.” —Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love and The Way You Make Me Feel
SOMEONE TO LOVE
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Alex & Eliza, The Witches of East End, and the
Descendants series comes a powerful and moving novel about learning to love yourself.
O livia “Liv” Blakely knows how important it is to look good. Her father is running for governor and Liv is
thrust into the bright media spotlight. She has an image to uphold—to her maybe boyfriend, to her new
friends, and to the public, who love to find fault on social media.
Liv’s sunny, charming facade hides an inner voice that will settle for nothing less than perfection. No matter
who she has to give up, or what she has to lose, to achieve it. But as the high price of perfection takes a toll, Liv
realizes that the love she feels for herself is more important than all the ’likes’ in the world.
In her most powerfully moving novel to date, #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz
explores anxiety, fear of judgment, and the most important thing of all: learning to love yourself.
On-sale: January 2018
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Praise for Someone To Love:
“Paired with resources on how to get help with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression, this book is a welcome addition to any library
that services teens.” —School Library Journal
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SOMETHING IN BETWEEN
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Isle of the Lost, Blue Bloods and Witches of East
End comes an unforgettable new novel about family, immigration, irst love and inding where you
belong.
J asmine de los Santos has always done what’s expected of her. Pretty and popular, she’s studied hard, made
her Filipino immigrant parents proud and is ready to reap the rewards in the form of a full college scholarship.
And then everything shatters. A national scholar award invitation compels her parents to reveal the truth: their
visas expired years ago. Her entire family is illegal. That means no scholarships, maybe no college at all and the
very real threat of deportation.
For the first time, Jasmine rebels, trying all those teen things she never had time for in the past. Even as she’s trying
to make sense of her new world, it’s turned upside down by Royce Blakely, the charming son of a high-ranking
On-sale: October 2016 congressman. Jasmine no longer has any idea where—or if—she fits into the American Dream. All she knows is
Contemporary that she’s not giving up. Because when the rules you lived by no longer apply, the only thing to do is make up
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448 pages; $18.99 U.S.
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• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Portuguese – Brazil (HarperCollins • UK (HQ)
• Czech (Debrovsky) Brasil)
Praise for Something in Between:
“An immigrant herself, de la Cruz succeeds in presenting a complicated and multifaceted topic in a manner that is light enough to keep
readers engaged.” —Kirkus Reviews
“[De] la Cruz’s portrayal of a crooked political climate, peppered with useful words of wisdom…is sure to inform.” —Booklist
“[A] great choice for younger teens…This book belongs in every middle school library.” —School Library Journal
“De la Cruz presents a timely and thought-provoking look at the complex reality of being young and undocumented in the United States…
Readers will root for Jasmine as she fights for her future and finds the power of her own voice.” —Publishers Weekly
Amanda Foody
The Shadow Game Trilogy
ACE OF SHADES
First book in the trilogy
Welcome to the City of Sin, where casino families reign, gangs infest the streets…and secrets hide in
every shadow.
E nne Salta was raised as a proper young lady, and no lady would willingly visit New Reynes, the so-called City
of Sin. But when her mother goes missing, Enne must leave her finishing school—and her reputation—behind
to follow her mother’s trail to the city where no one survives uncorrupted.
Frightened and alone, Enne has only one lead: the name Levi Glaisyer. Unfortunately, Levi is not the gentleman
she expected—he’s a street lord and con man. Levi is also only one payment away from cleaning up a rapidly
unraveling investment scam, so he doesn’t have time to investigate a woman leading a dangerous double life.
Enne’s offer of compensation, however, could be the solution to all his problems.
Their search for clues leads them through glamorous casinos, illicit cabarets and into the clutches of a ruthless
On-sale: April 2018
Fantasy Mafia donna. As Enne unearths an impossible secret about her past, Levi’s enemies catch up to them, ensnaring
Hardcover him in a vicious execution game where the players always lose. To save him, Enne will need to surrender herself
416 pages; $19.99 U.S. to the city…
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And she’ll need to play.
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• Australia (HarperCollins Australia) • Romanian (Aramis Print s.r.l.) • UK (HQ)
Praise for Ace of Shades:
“The relationship between Enne and Levi simmers, and dangers pile up to an exciting climax. Readers will eagerly wish for a sequel that
will allow them to revisit New Reynes.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Foody’s novel is a magical tale of introspection, romance, and self-determination.” —Publishers Weekly
“The world in this promising series debut is dark but enticing… The plot twists pleasingly, and character development is well crafted…
Recommend to teens interested in but not quite ready for Game of Thrones.” —School Library Journal
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