by Ransom Riggs
First published 2018
When Jacob Portman discovers his grandfather's peculiar past, he and his friends are thrust into a wild new world of secrets and threats. With few rules and even fewer ymbrynes to guide them, the peculiar children must confront a legacy more dangerous than they ever imagined.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
496 pages · Paperback · Penguin