Lush and chilling, with razor-sharp edges and an iron core of hope, this bewitching, powerhouse novel of two girls fighting back against the violence the world visits on them will stun and enchant readers.Girls have been going missing in the woods... When Natasha's sister disappears, Natasha desperately turns toDella, a local girl rumored to be a witch, in the hopes that magic will bring hersister home. But Della has her own secrets to hide. She thinks the beastwho's responsible for the disappearances is her own mother--who was turned intoa terrible monster by magic gone wrong. Natasha is angry. Della has little to lose. Both are eachother's only hope. From the author of Ghost Wood Song, this eerie contemporary fantasy is perfect for fans of Wilder Girls and Bone Gap. Praise for Ghost Wood Song: "A gorgeous, creepy gem of abook." --Claire Legrand, NewYork Times bestselling author of Furyborn and SawkillGirls "It will make your heart dance." --Jeff Zentner, MorrisAward-winning author of The Serpent King and GoodbyeDays"Strikes the perfect balance of atmosphericchills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home." --Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestsellingauthor of House of Salt and Sorrows"Waters' debut features a bisexual lead with both male and female loveinterests, an atmospheric southern gothic setting, and, for the musicallyinclined, lots of folk and bluegrass references." --Booklist"Haunting and alluring." --Kirkus