Publish Date |
November 01, 2022 |
Category |
Young Adult Fiction / Family / Orphans & Foster Homes Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings |
Price |
$24.99 |
ISBN: 9781665902106
Format: Hardback
Pages: 512
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: November 01, 2022
"The perfect sinisterly magical escape. Cruel Illusions has everything I love in a paranormal: vampires, macabre magic, and a romance to die for, full of longing, desperation, and betrayal.""In this beguiling examination of good, evil, and myriad in-between tones, Fuston challenges a vengeful teenager’s preconceived notions in uncomfortable ways and centers the importance of family—both chosen and otherwise—via a highly introspective narrative and well-developed queer and racially inclusive cast.""This lush, stand-alone paranormal fantasy blends several beloved tropes into a fresh, enchanting tale. There’s a delicious love triangle, gory blood magic, fierce rivalries, and found family...Sure to dazzle those in the mood for something sensuous and sinister.""The magic is exciting, the foes are worthy, and the world building is effective and creative, but the soul of this novel is its exploration of family, especially how biological family may fall far short of the potential strength and comfort that a found or chosen family can offer."