Do you like stories where the narrator is a ghost? Do you like to imagine parallel universes? Do you enjoy dragons as anti-heroes, or the idea of revolution fueled by enchanted textiles?
What about the tiniest history lesson tangled with magical realism? If you answer yes to any of these questions, choose a title from this trio for a satisfying read.
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A prophecy adventure set in 1957 Washington state that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, FBI agents in hot pursuit and a teenage girl. You can also check out this title as eBook on Overdrive/Libby or as eAudio on Overdrive/Libby.
When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary–just long enough for him to get back on his feet. That’s why she is not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket. Now Frankie and her sister are abandoned alongside so many other orphans–two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive.
This title is also available for checkout as an eBook and eAudio on Libby and an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.
Ximena is the decoy Condesa, a stand-in for the last remaining Illustrian royal. Her people lost everything when the usurper, Atoc, used an ancient relic to summon ghosts and drive the Illustrians from La Ciudad. Now Ximena’s motivated by her insatiable thirst for revenge, and her rare ability to spin thread from moonlight. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.