by Sylvan, Lisa M. | Interest age: from c 13 years Published 11/09/2025 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom Paperback | 320 pages197 x 129 x 25mm | 250gAn atmospheric gothic fantasy romance for fans of NinthHouse, The Power and Wilder Girls.'A hauntingly atmospheric tale of power and friendship,that crept deliciously beneath my skin. Dark and dangerous,these girls utterly bewitched me.' - Bex Hogan, author of Nettle'A dark, addictive gothic fantasy. It's an eerie,beautiful tale, following powerful girls with unique gifts and acreepy murder mystery. I loved it - would recommend if you're a YAfantasy enthusiast.' - Georgia Leighton, author of Spellbound'A gripping, unpredictable gothic fantasy that effortlesslyblends believable magic with a slow-burn romance and keepsyou guessing until the very end.' - School Reading ListImogen Brine is undeniably strange. Some would even saydangerous.She can make poisonous flowers grow from her fingertips and her'gift' is becoming harder to control. When she is invited to asecret island to be with other girls – girls with dangerousgifts of their own – it feels like the chance to finally beherself. Somewhere she will fit in. However, not long after herarrival, a deer is found dead with poisonous flowers growing fromits corpse. And all eyes are on Imogen.Imogen knows she's been set up. Something on the island feelswrong – and it isn't just the friction with the other girlsor the growing tension between her and the son of the island's headof security, Jack. As strange occurrences continue to rock theisland, some more dangerous than others, Imogen realizes she willhave to work quickly to learn what's causing them.Because things are about to turn deadly. And not all dangerousgirls want to be friends.Part dark and addictive fantasy, part murder mystery:this story features a compelling cast of girls with uniquegifts and chilling secretsAtmospheric and beautifully written, it's filled with gorgeous,slow-burn romantic tensionPerfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo with shades of Netflix's Wednesday
