Retellings

In the tradition of The Book Thief and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas , a tale of sleepless nights and present day haunting, giving voice to the horrors of the Holocaust and the nature of persecution   I've started to have dreams while I'm awake. I remember music I've never heard. . . . I've got all this extra stuff in my head, but I'm forgetting things from my own life. I feel like I'm being taken over.  One fallen angel walks the earth to bring mankind to its destruction, turning love into hate, forgiveness into blame, and hope into despair. Through the fires of hell he will come to torment one girl's dreams. Every time Cassie Farrier tries to sleep, she is plagued by visions of a A little girl called Zillah. A victim of the holocaust. In desperation Cassie is sent for treatment in an old manor house. There she meets other children just like her. Including Seth, who looks so familiar. Her dream becomes a nightmare—and then reality. This stunning debut from a talented young author contains controversial and thoughtful themes that teenagers can relate to, including bullying and victimization in a contemporary and historical context. With its mix of mythology, fantasy, and real-life terror, this is a book unlike any other.

This stunning book blends magical mythologies of ancient India with a story of young love and the dangers of power. The unique plot filled with secrets and memories will keep readers invested until the very end.

Cruel Beauty is the perfect book for fans of Beauty and the Beast, offering a unique take on the classic fairytale. The story follows a young woman named Nyx, who is betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom and must navigate a web of political intrigue, forbidden romance, and her own inner demons to free herself and her people from tyranny. This gorgeously written debut novel is a must-read for anyone who loves dark fairy-tale romances with a twist.