Hannah West is a freelance writer with a French degree she wishes she had more occasion to use. Her debut novel, Kingdom of Ash and Briars, received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and was named a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. She lives in Texas with her husband and their two rambunctious rescue dogs. Find her at hannahwestauthor.com or on Instagram @hannahwestya.
This action-packed story of sisterhood will suck readers in from the first page. . . . West's propulsive supernatural tale keeps the story grounded in female friendships, the struggle to process change, and a second-chance romance.--Booklist West (the Nissera Chronicles) packs the thrills of the Vampire Diaries series and Buffy into a smart, wry supernatural novel set in East Texas. . . . This fun, chilling, and sincere gothic novel keeps its head--and its heart.--Publishers Weekly A richly woven tale of magic and murder and vengeance. This book kept me up all night! One of the best stories I've read all year.--Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep Evocative writing enhances the horror with a chilling atmosphere. . . . Female empowerment at its fiercest.--Kirkus Witches and spells blend with everyday anxieties in this supernatural murder mystery centering on a powerful group of women who claim their strength.--Foreword Magazine the horror hits hard--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books