Description
Description
Hades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant superpowers, eccentric robots, and speculative tech. Featuring fun and stylish case art beneath the hardcover dust jacket! Sixteen-year-old Kori struggles to be a dutiful heiress to the Daylands, a post-cataclysmic society reliant on chip implants to retain memory. With a strict routine and an overly cautious mother, Kori has only one friend, Aspect--an industrial robot she's repurposed. Determined to awaken sentience in her metal companion, Kori crash-lands in enemy territory while hunting for a memory that might do the trick. Ravaged by radiation from a meteorite, the citizens of the Shadowlands have evolved into beast-like creatures with supernatural abilities. Adria, a winged mutant, has wrested control of the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parents--but not everyone is so willing to embrace her leadership. What better way to instill confidence in her court than by capturing a foreign princess and demanding ransom? However, what began as a political maneuver transforms into a potent attraction as Kori's longing for relationship echoes Adria's own. Granted free rein of Adria's fortress, Kori stumbles upon a startling revelation that could upend the Daylands entirely. As rebellion grows and Adria's precarious hold on her throne wavers, Adria and Kori must join forces to avert all-out war. Does a queen of shadows really stand a chance with a princess of sunlight? Or has the chasm between their nations grown too wide? A science fantasy "Beauty and the Beast," this action-packed adventure is written in dual point of view and layered with a charming robot, a cuddly three-headed dog, mind-bending twists, and sapphic yearning.
About the Author
About the Author
Laura Genn writes about queer teens confronting fantastical challenges. She graduated with a BS in strategic communication and enjoys building with LEGO(R) bricks, having TV marathons, and playing competitive Street Fighter. She lives with her girlfriend and three goofy rescue cats somewhere in New Jersey, surrounded by an ever-growing collection of dragon tchotchkes. Follow her on Instagram and Threads @lauragennauthor.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
While a romance at its heart, Genn's debut doesn't lack action, with punchy fight scenes and violent moments of well-placed horror. . . . An excellent title for libraries with teens who love genre-blending romance.
--School Library Journal (starred review) This is a fresh take on the Hades and Persephone tale. Kori and Adria's dynamic is electric, both suffering from the weight and loneliness that come with duty. Recommended for fans of sci-fi and Greek mythology.
--Booklist A unique and lore-rich story with queer yearning at its core. Between Sun and Shadow takes you on an intense, action-packed ride that immerses you in its tidally-locked planet from page one and keeps you locked in until the end. In turns funny, thrilling, and romantic, Genn weaves a deeply imaginative tale with a lush, intricately built world and strikes a perfect balance between sharp political intrigue and moments that make the reader's heart swell with affection for the delightful characters.
--Louangie Bou-Montes, Author of Till the Last Beat of My Heart Between Sun and Shadow is a gorgeous, high-voltage exploration of love, belonging, and sapphic joy, built on an intricate, breathtaking world, whip-smart prose, and characters that will stay with you long after the story ends.
--Ashley Shuttleworth, author of The Hollow Star Saga An enthralling, intricately-built, and hopeful sci-fi that feels simultaneously fresh and nostalgic. Between Sun and Shadow features characters who'll steal your heart, explosive political intrigue, and high-chemistry sapphic yearning to swoon for.
--Claire Winn, author of City of Shattered Light At its core, this is an inspiring tale about queer teens conquering the odds to live as their truest selves. . . . A heartfelt Sapphic romance wrapped in exciting otherworldly action.
--Kirkus Reviews Vivid worldbuilding and richly imagined character arcs, balanced against moments of well-timed humor, create a real treat for speculative romance and science fantasy fans.
--Andrea Tang, author of To the Death and These Deadly Prophecies
--School Library Journal (starred review) This is a fresh take on the Hades and Persephone tale. Kori and Adria's dynamic is electric, both suffering from the weight and loneliness that come with duty. Recommended for fans of sci-fi and Greek mythology.
--Booklist A unique and lore-rich story with queer yearning at its core. Between Sun and Shadow takes you on an intense, action-packed ride that immerses you in its tidally-locked planet from page one and keeps you locked in until the end. In turns funny, thrilling, and romantic, Genn weaves a deeply imaginative tale with a lush, intricately built world and strikes a perfect balance between sharp political intrigue and moments that make the reader's heart swell with affection for the delightful characters.
--Louangie Bou-Montes, Author of Till the Last Beat of My Heart Between Sun and Shadow is a gorgeous, high-voltage exploration of love, belonging, and sapphic joy, built on an intricate, breathtaking world, whip-smart prose, and characters that will stay with you long after the story ends.
--Ashley Shuttleworth, author of The Hollow Star Saga An enthralling, intricately-built, and hopeful sci-fi that feels simultaneously fresh and nostalgic. Between Sun and Shadow features characters who'll steal your heart, explosive political intrigue, and high-chemistry sapphic yearning to swoon for.
--Claire Winn, author of City of Shattered Light At its core, this is an inspiring tale about queer teens conquering the odds to live as their truest selves. . . . A heartfelt Sapphic romance wrapped in exciting otherworldly action.
--Kirkus Reviews Vivid worldbuilding and richly imagined character arcs, balanced against moments of well-timed humor, create a real treat for speculative romance and science fantasy fans.
--Andrea Tang, author of To the Death and These Deadly Prophecies
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Peachtree Teen
Pub date:
2026-05-05
Length:
464 pages
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