Amy Fellner Dominy – författare

"A novel that will make your heart pound--anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly."--New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Myracle. Readers will happily sink into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl’s Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that define who we are.   Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. Now Abby is forced to discover who she is without the one thing that’s defined her entire life.Praise for A Matter of Heart: "This engaging and fast-paced read expertly paints the world of high-school sports and the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have."--Booklist Dominy''s excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research. . . . This is recommended for Chris Lynch fans, swimming fans, and anyone interested in warning teens about the dangers of HCM.--VOYA"This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes."--Kirkus "More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity—how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well—and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. Give this to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s “Dairy Queen” series"--School Library Journal  From the Hardcover edition.

Not everything is as perfect as it seems in this dark romance by A Matter of Heart author, Amy Dominy. Theirs was the perfect love story.   After Emma Lorde’s parents’ divorce forces her to move halfway across the state of Arizona to live with her father, Emma must face her senior year in a new school knowing absolutely no one.          Then she meets Dillon Hobbs and something just clicks.          Dillon introduces Emma to friends she can call her own. He provides a refuge from the chaos of her past and the security of a commitment that he promises will last forever. And because circumstances of her messy life forced Emma to put aside her dream of pursuing archaeology, Dillon creates a blueprint for a future together. He saves her, over and over, by loving her more than she thought anyone ever would. But just when everything seems picture-perfect, Emma is offered an opportunity that will upend the future they’ve planned. Uncertainty grows, and fear spirals into something darker.          Now Dillon is the one who needs saving.          But how much do you sacrifice for the one you love? What if saving Dillon means losing herself?  "In this delicate, tense exploration of teenage relationship abuse, both the slow progression of Dillon''s illness and Emma''s refusal to see the signs until it is nearly too late ring true. The violence is handled sensitively, and readers are left hopeful for Emma''s recovery. A perceptive portrait of relationship abuse."--Kirkus Reviews "This taut thriller unrolls hidden messages of abusive relationships with a sharp edge and well-drawn gray areas, leaving readers on the edge of their seats."--Booklist "With a fresh voice, Dominy adeptly depicts how love can grow dark and that abuse isn’t always physical."--SLJFrom the Hardcover edition.

Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love The Fall of Grace, an adventure-thriller with a hint of romance, in which not everything as perfect as it seems."Poignant. Thoughtful. Heartbreaking and heart-mending. A careful exploration of how children often pay the price for their parents'' mistakes. The Fall of Grace is Amy Fellner Dominy''s best writing yet."-Erin Jade Lange, author of Rebel, Bully, Geek, PariahGrace''s junior year is turning into her best year yet. She''s set to make honor roll, her print from photography class might win a national contest, and her crush just asked her to prom. Then the bottom falls out. News breaks that the investment fund her mom runs is a scam and her mother is a thief. Now, instead of friends, the FBI is at her door. Grace is damaged goods. Millions of dollars are unaccounted for, and everyone wants to know where all the money went. Can she find it and clear her mother''s name? The key to repairing her shattered life seems to lie in a place deep in the wilderness, and Grace sets out, her identity hidden, determined to find it. But she isn''t alone. Sam Rivers, a mysterious loner from school, is on her trail and wants to know exactly what secrets she uncovers. As the pair travels into the wilds, Grace realizes she must risk everything on the dark, twisted path to the truth.Praise for Amy Dominy:"With a fresh voice, Dominy adeptly depicts how love can grow dark and that abuse isn''t always physical."-SLJ"Dominy''s excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research."-VOYA

YACHT SINKS! JEWELLERY LOST! MASSIVE REWARD OFFERED!Ever since the shipwreck, California's golden coast has been filled with treasure hunters. Each one is after the same thing: the lost diamond necklace. But none are more determined than Cassie Stein. Her dad's beloved aquarium is falling apart, and they need money - fast! While racing to find the treasure before her rival, TJ, Cassie finds something remarkable. A fish, unlike any she has ever seen, that can understand her every word. His name is Blue, and his life is in grave danger.To save her new friend, Cassie must do the unthinkable - accept TJ's help. But with the diamond necklace still up for grabs, can she really trust him?

What kind of house is this? One with three walls and no door? It's called a sukkah. In Amy Fellner Dominy's poetic tale, family and friends (and a couple cats!) gather to decorate a backyard sukkah in observation of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. So grab your etrog, raise your lulav, and join in this celebration of autumn, nature, and community.