by Hayley Mills
First published 2012
Laila Benett screams as bony fingers grip her arms. A hooded figure restrains her, face hidden in shadow. Her simple life crumbles around her. Mysterious creatures hunt her through the night. Her sister grows sick, fracturing the family. Her best friend vanishes without explanation. Two boys complicate everything further. Christopher appears easy going but hides dangerous secrets. He pulls Laila into a world she wants to escape. Each revelation puts her life at greater risk. Henry arrives as a stranger who seems familiar. He knows too much about her past. Laila feels drawn to Christopher despite the mounting danger. She fights to discover what Christopher conceals while navigating her confusing feelings. The hooded figures close in as she searches for answers. Her sister's condition worsens. Her family falls apart piece by piece. Laila realizes her old life has ended forever. She must choose between safety and truth.
Genres: romance, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
188 pages · Paperback · createspace
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, violence