Youngblood

Modern witches must save friends stolen by an ancient demon in this YA fantasy-thriller.<BR>“A cinematic, page-ripping debut.” —Kirkus Reviews<BR>“A modern day version of The Craft.” —Booklist<BR><BR>Dan and Liss are witches. The Black Book granted them that power. Harnessing that power feels good, especially when everything in their lives makes them feel powerless.<BR><BR>During a spell gone wrong, Liss's boyfriend is snatched away by an evil entity and presumed dead. Dan and Liss's friendship dies that night, too. How can they practice magic after the darkness that they conjured?<BR><BR>Months later, Liss discovers that her boyfriend is alive, trapped underground in the grips of an ancient force. She must save him, and she needs Dan and the power of the Black Book to do so. Dan is quickly sucked back into Liss's orbit and pushes away her best friend, Alexa. But Alexa has some big secrets she's hiding and her own unique magical disaster to deal with. <BR><BR>When another teenager disappears, the girls know it's no coincidence. What greedy magic have they awakened? And what does it want with these teens it has stolen?<BR><BR>Set in the atmospheric wilds of California's northern coast, Sasha Laurens's thrilling debut novel is about the complications of friendship, how to take back power, and how to embrace the darkness that lives within us all.

A big-hearted and sexy queer rom-com celebrating the kind of sweeping romance that inspires our favorite love songs. Renee Feldman is desperate for a fresh start. She’d hoped to rediscover her creative spark by taking time off from her MFA in documentary film. Instead, she’s stalled. Barista-ing doesn’t chip away at her debt, her thesis project is nonexistent, and if she doesn’t re-enroll next semester, she’ll be out of the program.Pop star Lola Gray is supposed to be the songwriter of her generation—but she hardly feels like it anymore. It’s been a year since her secret relationship imploded, simultaneously breaking Lola’s heart, annihilating her plan to come out, and plummeting her into writer’s block.But when Lola sees Renee at her sister’s wedding, all that stress comes to a grinding halt. Lola’s teenage crush on the fearless lesbian next door was so overwhelming, it secretly inspired her debut album. Lola and Renee haven’t crossed paths in a decade, but that night sparks fly.Renee is still processing the hottest—and most unexpected—one-night stand of her life when Lola surprises her again. Her team is producing a documentary alongside her next album, but the director they hired is a creep. Lola needs Renee to replace him…and filming starts in a week. With her thesis deadline approaching, Renee knows this is her only ticket to graduation.As Lola and Renee reconnect, there’s no denying the feelings they have for each other or the renewed creativity it inspires. But neither realizes how hard it will be to tell their love story in an industry that sets a narrative of its own.

She inspired the songs. Now she's back... A steamy, heartfelt sapphic romance about first love and second chances<BR>'I devoured it in one sitting!' 5* Review<BR>'This love story celebrates joy, art, and queerness' 5* Review<BR>'I honestly couldn't put it down and finished it in one day' 5* Review<BR>-<BR><BR>It's a love story, will she ever say yes...<BR><BR>Renee Feldman would rather be anywhere other than a family friend's wedding, introducing herself as a "film school drop-out"?until she runs into Lola Gray, her childhood neighbour who's become a major pop sensation.<BR><BR>Lola Gray just wants to get through her sister's wedding. It's been a year since her secret relationship imploded, simultaneously breaking Lola's heart and cancelling the album of love songs she'd written. <BR><BR>If Lola doesn't release new music soon, she'll become irrelevant.<BR><BR>When Lola sees Renee, she knows what she needs to clear her head. Lola's teenage crush on Renee secretly inspired her debut album. One night with Renee will put the past behind her and cure her writer's block.<BR><BR>But one night turns into much more Lola's team urgently needs a new director for her documentary Renee is the only answer.<BR><BR>As Lola and Renee reconnect, they can't deny their feelings for each other. When Renee suggests they tell that story in the documentary, Lola agrees, although it means coming out. <BR><BR>But neither Renee or Lola realize how hard it will be to tell their love story, in an industry that sets a narrative of its own...<BR><BR>Tropes:<BR><BR>- Enemies-to-lovers- Forced proximity- Fake dating- Sapphic romance- Small town to big city- Celebrity romance