First published 2022
Seventeen-year-old Ivy's peaceful life is shattered when her estranged mother, Dana, resurfaces after a decade-long disappearance. As the two warily reconnect, Ivy uncovers the haunting truth about her mother's involvement in a dark, occult ritual from their family's history. Forced to confront the supernatural forces that have long plagued their lineage, Ivy and Dana must decide whether to succumb to the twisted allure of their crooked hearts or forge a new path, no matter the cost.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, supernatural, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, supernatural-elements, unreliable-narrator
Flatiron Books