Description
Description
Cliques clash and sparks fly in this delightfully fast-paced read that's part fluffy rom-com, part murder mystery with a (literal) witch hunt. The perfect pick for Wednesday fans. Pretty, popular, and a total witch, Embry Woodcross is queen bee at Raven's Head School for the Magically Gifted. Entering senior year as head prefect, Embry is a celebrated fashionista and unrivaled solver of problems big, small, and unattractive. (She's quite generous with her handcrafted magical beauty products.) When she meets Oakley Riddle, clueless transfer student and ultrarare vampire, Embry's mission is clear: take the new girl under her wing and make sure she's not thrown to the (were)wolves. Coven mate Rye Knighton may scoff at Embry's aggressive benevolence, but Raven's Head students reward her with love and appreciation... Until one good deed too many makes Embry the lead suspect in a murder investigation. Suddenly, the same people who begged Embry for enchanted acne potions are convinced she's a cold-blooded killer. Apparently, everyone loves a witch until something bad happens, and then it's all pitchforks and anecdotal evidence. As everything she's ever done is used against her, Embry teams up with Rye to find the real murderer, clear her name, and maybe fall in love along the way. Don't miss more romance from Sarah Henning:
Throw Like a Girl
It's All in How You Fall
Throw Like a Girl
It's All in How You Fall
About the Author
About the Author
Sarah Henning is the author of several books for young readers, including Throw Like a Girl, It's All in How You Fall, The Lies We Conjure, the Sea Witch duology, and the Kingdoms of Sand and Sky trilogy. When not writing, she runs a ton (but no longer has time for ultramarathons), dotes on her two kids and two cats, and takes walks with her husband and fluffy corgi. Sarah lives in Lawrence, Kansas, home to Langston Hughes, William S. Burroughs, and a really good basketball team (Rock Chalk!). She invites you to visit her online at sarahhenningwrites.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Henning balances magic, danger, and romance with skill, crafting a story both playful and suspenseful. Her worldbuilding stands out, creating a magical community that plausibly functions within a larger, nonmagical society. Magic, murder, and mystery blend well in this enjoyable read that will be a good fit for library collections where fantasy, romance, and clever retellings are popular."--School Library Journal
Praise for Throw Like a Girl: "Determination and grit mixed perfectly with sass and humor on every turn of the page. With mistakes come lessons, and this story tells it in a way that everyone can relate to." --Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This charming sports story reflects classic tropes of the genre while still feeling fresh and relevant. A winner." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for It's All in How You Fall: "Sarah Henning sticks the landing with It's All in How You Fall, an unputdownable coming-of-age story about losing one dream and finding another, perfectly balanced with a swoony romance, family feels and deep friendships. An absolute must-read!" --Jennifer Iacopelli, author of Break the Fall and Finding Her Edge
"A quirky, witchy murder mystery."
--Kirkus Reviews
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-07-28
Length:
400 pages
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