by Lauren Wolk
First published 2022
Annabelle still wrestles with the tragic events that shattered Wolf Hollow months ago. During a fierce summer storm, lightning strikes her down. She awakens to someone pounding on her chest, forcing life back into her body, but her rescuer vanishes without a trace. The lightning strike changes Annabelle in unexpected ways. She discovers she can sense what animals feel and think, connecting with their deepest emotions and fears. New people enter her world, including someone from her past. Annabelle must rely on her enhanced abilities to uncover the truth about these arrivals and their intentions. She learns about forgiveness and friendship while navigating her transformed relationship with the natural world around her.
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism, paranormal
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enhanced-abilities, found-family
320 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books Ltd