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To Best the Boys
“Perfect for fans of The Scorpio Races and Caraval”
The task is simple: Don a disguise. Survive the labyrinth. Best the boys.
In this thrilling new fantasy, one girl makes a stand against society and enters a world made exclusively for boys.
Every year for the past fifty-four years, the residents of Pinsbury Port have received a mysterious letter inviting all eligible-aged boys to compete for an esteemed scholarship to the all-male Stemwick University. The poorer residents look to see if their names are on the list. The wealthier look to see how likely their sons are to survive. And Rhen Tellur opens it to see if she can derive which substances the ink and parchment are created from, using her father’s microscope.
In the province of Caldon, where women train in wifely duties and men pursue collegiate education, sixteen-year-old Rhen Tellur wants nothing more than to become a scientist. As the poor of her seaside town fall prey to a deadly disease, she and her father work desperately to find a cure. But when her mum succumbs to it as well? Rhen decides to take the future into her own hands—through the annual all-male scholarship competition.
With her cousin, Seleni, by her side, the girls don disguises and enter Mr. Holm’s labyrinth, to best the boys and claim the scholarship prize. Except not everyone is ready for a girl who doesn’t know her place. And not everyone survives the deadly maze. Welcome to the labyrinth.
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“Atmospheric, romantic, inspiring.” ~Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara
“To Best the Boys is an addicting read.” ~Jodi Meadows, NYT bestselling author of The Incarnate Trilogy & coauthor of My Lady Jane
Realm Makers YA 2020 Winner
Dear Reader,
I wrote To Best the Boys for the girl I’ve been and still often am. I wrote it for the daughters I have who’ve lived so much of this book, and for my sister who recently returned to school and earned a bio-chem degree. I wrote it for our mom who’s struggled with dyslexia her entire life and is one of the most successful women I know.
I wrote it for every girl who’s been told to quiet down, calm down, sit down, or has been intimidated by another because they could not handle her strength. I wrote it to honor those who’ve had to break a mold just to get places and be heard. I also wrote it to honor the heart of my 12-year-old son who understands what it is to be a good, good man. And I wrote it for certain other dear family members and friends.
Author note: You’ll notice a variety of individuals, families, and situations represented in To Best the Boys, particularly some reflecting learning struggles and different needs. These (Rhen, Ben, and Lute’s family specifically) are based upon specific loved ones within my own family and close friends, and it was their desire and mine to represent them accurately and with honor in this novel. For this reason, they were given absolute control over their word choices, scenarios, and representation within To Best the Boys (and in this note) and final say on its finished version.
However, we are aware that not everyone agrees on language, word preferences, or portrayal. With that in mind, if anything rings as inaccurate, hurtful, or insensitive to you, please accept our very deepest apologies. Our hope is to honor the beautiful people and stories in this world. And in doing so, we hope we’ve honored you, dear reader. Humbly, ~m
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The Storm Siren Trilogy
Storm Siren
“I raise my chin as the buyers stare. Yes. Look. You don’t want me. Because, eventually, accidentally, I will destroy you.”
As a slave in the war-weary kingdom of Faelen, seventeen-year-old Nym isn’t merely devoid of rights, her Elemental kind are only born male and always killed at birth—meaning, she shouldn’t even exist.
Standing on the auction block beneath smoke-drenched mountains, Nym faces her fifteenth sell. But when her hood is removed and her storm-summoning killing curse revealed, Nym is snatched up by a court advisor and given a choice: be trained as the weapon Faelen needs to win the war or be killed.
Choosing the former, Nym is unleashed into a world of politics, bizarre parties, and rumors of an evil more sinister than she’s being prepared to fight . . . not to mention the trainer whose dark secrets lie behind a mysterious ability to calm every lightning strike she summons. But what if she doesn’t want to be the weapon they’ve all been waiting for?
Set in a beautifully eclectic world of suspicion, super abilities, and monsters, Storm Siren is a story of power.
And whoever controls that power will win.
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“Storm Siren is a riveting tale from start to finish. Between the simmering romance, the rich and inventive fantasy world, and one seriously jaw-dropping finale, readers will clamor for the next book—and I’ll be at the front of the line!” ~MARISSA MEYER, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles
~Dodie Owens, Editor, School Library Journal
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Siren’s Fury
“I thrust my hand toward the sky as my voice begs the Elemental inside me to waken and rise. But it’s no use. The curse I’ve spent my entire life abhorring–the thing I trained so hard to control–no longer exists.”
Nym risked her life to save Faelen, her homeland, from a losing war, only to discover that the shapeshifter Draewulf has stolen everything she holds dear. But when the repulsive monster robs Nym of her storm-summoning abilities as well, the beautiful Elemental realizes her war is only just beginning.
Now powerless to control the elements that once emboldened her, Nym stows away on an airship traveling to the metallic kingdom of Bron. She must stop Draewulf. But the horrors he’s brought to life and the secrets of Bron are more than Nym bargained for. Then the disturbing Lord Myles tempts her with new powers that could destroy the monster, and Nym must decide whether she can compromise in the name of good even if it costs her very soul.
As she navigates the stark industrial cityscape of Bron, Nym is faced with an impossible choice: change the future with one slice of a blade . . . or sacrifice the entire kingdom for the one thing her heart just can’t let go.
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Siren’s Song
“The realization hits: We’re not going to win. It’s why I couldn’t defeat Draewulf in Bron–because this power was never mine anyway. I drop my arms and let the energy die off. And turn around to face Eogan.”
After a fierce battle with Draewulf, Nym barely escaped with her life. Now, fleeing the scorched landscape of Tulla, her storm-summoning abilities are returning; only . . . the dark power is still inside her.
Broken and bloodied, Nym needs time to recover, but when the full scope of the shapeshifter’s horrific plot is revealed, the strong-willed Elemental must race across the Hidden Lands and warn the other kingdoms before Draewulf’s final attack.
From the crystalline palaces of Cashlin to the legendary Valley of Origin, Nym scrambles to gather an army. But even if she can, will she be able to uncover the secret to defeating Draewulf that has eluded her people for generations? With a legion of monsters approaching, and the Hidden Lands standing on the brink of destruction, the stage is set for a battle that will decide the fate of the world.
This time, will the Siren’s Song have the power to save it?
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The Evaporation of Sofi Snow Series
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow
The line between virtual & reality is about to EVAPORATE.
In a world where skycams follow your every move and the details of your life are uploaded each hour, Sofi knows that her eyes are the only caring ones watching her brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, she works behind the scenes to protect Shilo as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport.
But when a bomb destroys the gaming arena, she is helpless to rescue him–and certain that his disappearance was no accident. Despite all the evidence of Shilo’s death, Sofi ‘s nightmares tell her he is still alive. Could the dreams be truer than what everyone else claims?
For Miguel–a charming young playboy from Earth–the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets. In the aftermath of the bombing, he fears he has lost Sofi forever, even as he wonders if she is really who she seems. Now he’s a target for blackmail. The game is simple: help the blackmailers or lose more than anyone can fathom–or than Earth can afford.
Step into a universe of diverse characters, alien invasions, and high-stakes video gaming. Because when technology reigns, nothing is as true as it seems–and fantasy can become reality after all.
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“Mary Weber spins a compelling tale with lyrical beauty and devious twists. The Evaporation of Sofi Snow is the kind of book teens and adults will devour and talk about -endlessly.” –Jonathan Maberry, NYT best-selling author of Mars One and Rot & Ruin
“Three-dimensional characters are well developed and supportive in this heartbreaking sequel of love and triumph. Questions provided by the author make this a welcome title in ethics discussions… VERDICT: Highly recommended for sci-fi fans.” ~School Library Journal
“This spellbinding conclusion to Sofi’s story has all the intensity of James Dashner’s The Maze Runner, the horror of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave and an enduring hope that will leave readers inspired to look outside of themselves to see how they can help those in need.”~RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars, TOP PICK
Reclaiming Shilo Snow
She was far more capable than Earth’s leaders had accounted for, and they had no idea what she’d do next.
Known as a brilliant mind that could hack her world’s darkest secrets, seventeen-year-old Sofi Snow is the most wanted teenager alive. She found her way to the icy, technologically brilliant planet of Delon to find Shilo, the brother everyone but Sofi believes is dead.
But as she and Ambassador Miguel partner to find her brother and warn those on Earth of Delon’s dark designs on humanity, Sofi’s memories threaten to overtake her, distorting everything she holds true. She knows the Delonese once kept her in a dark, deceptive place . . . and destroyed a portion of her life. Now, the more they discover of Sofi’s past, the more Sofi feels herself unraveling—as each new revelation has her questioning the very existence of reality.
In this harrowing sequel to The Evaporation of Sofi Snow, Sofi and Miguel must trust each other and discover the secrets locked inside Sofi’s mind as the line between what’s real and what they imagine begins to slip away . . . threatening to take the human race with it.
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