The Glittering Edge
Penny Emberly is caught in a magical feud in order to save her mother's life - perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater. Rumors are the lifeblood of Idlewood, Indiana. The locals whisper that the De Lucas are witches, and that decades prior they cursed the wealthy Barrion family as revenge for a love gone tragically wrong: now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you'll die. If this isn't reason enough for wallflower Penny Emberly to stay away from both families, she doesn't know what is. But when Penny's mom is in an accident that leaves her on the brink of death, Penny can't ignore the rumors anymore--because the Barrion curse is real. And her mom is its latest victim. In order to save her mom's life, Penny must bring together two bitter enemies on either side of the feud and work with them to break the curse. For star quarterback Corey Barrion, doing so would mean finally saving his family from the magic that killed his mom. And for misfit witch Alonso De Luca, it would mean convincing everyone in Idlewood--especially Penny--that he isn't the villain they believe him to be. But as the trio navigates Alonso's unpredictable magic, the tangled web of Barrion-De Luca history, and an increasingly chaotic group chat, it soon becomes clear that the curse is not what they expected. Did a De Luca really curse the Barrions in a fit of jealousy, or is something even more sinister afoot? Penny will have to conquer her anxiety, wrestle with her budding feelings for Alonso, and delve into dangerous, forbidden magic to find the truth and save her mom -- even if it means putting her own life at risk. For Fans of: Slow-burn romance Found family Small town angst He falls first Misunderstood heroes
The Wonderland Beyond the Wall
Summer is here! Ah Wen and her little sister dug out Granpa's antique kite. They fixed it up with brand new tails and took it out for a flight. However, the string broke and the kite disappeared inside an ancient yard. Ah Wen climbed over the wall to fetch the kite, but unexpectedly stumbled into a bizarre land, where a fascinating adventure started. In this curious place, Ah Wen encountered many wild things. Over the hills and around the river, she arrived at a wonderland where kind villagers resided. With their help, Ah Wen prepared for her journey across the dangerous " Sleeping Island." Guided by her determination to find the antique kite and her little sister, Ah Wen overcame her fear and successfully crossed the island. Ah Wen finally found the antique kite at a market, and was happily reunited with her little sister. They followed a long road which led them home outside the ancient yard. Although everything seemed the same, Ah Wen knew, with the courage and love that she discovered during the adventure, life would be forever different. Follow Ah Wen to explore the wonders behind the ancient wall, but don't get scared by all the wild things in this mysterious land!
The Boy Scouts Down in Dixie; or, The Strange Secret of Alligator Swamp
