A twisted and tantalizing horror novel set amidst the splendourof a secluded summer retreat.'Gripping... the narrative's lush prose crafts both deliciouslycreepy horror scenes and a nuanced, self-assured protagonist consumedby grief and longing for acceptance.' Publishers Weekly When Mars Matthias loses his sister Caroline under horrific circumstances,it propels him to learn all he can about the once-inseparablesibling who'd grown tragically distant.Mars's gender-fluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions- and expectations - of his politically-connected family,including attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy SummerAcademy where his sister devoted so much of her time. But with hisgrief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place.The setting may be pristine and sun-drenched, but there's an undercurrentof tension buzzing ominously. Mars seeks out his sister'sold friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for thebeehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautifuland terrifying - and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline'sdeath. But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountainbreezes give way to hints of decay. Mars's memories beginto falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Somethingis hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Marscan't find it soon, it will eat him alive... Heathers meets Midsommar, exploring the corruptionthat lies just under the surface of the perfect lives ofthe uber-richPerfect for fans of Kathryn Foxfield and Ace of SpadesHighly original, brilliantly written, queer YA horror
