Paige Hender – illustratör

Features stunning black stained edges!A contemporary dark fantasy graphic novel about a young woman who discovers she comes from a long line of witches and is tasked with keeping her new town safe from the creatures lurking in the forest-for fans of E. M. Carroll, Molly Knox Ostertag, and Trung Le Nguyen.* "Atmospheric, well-realized, and terrifying." -Kirkus, starred review* "Truly spectacular." -Booklist, starred review Home is where the monsters are...Edie Birch needs an escape from her crumbling life. When a death in the family leaves Edie the inheritor of a strange, towering house in the small town of Hart Creek, she doesn't look back.While she tries to connect with her estranged aunt and learn more about her mysterious family history, she uncovers a shocking truth: She comes from a long line of witches. The heir to her grandmother's powers, Edie is Hart Creek's only hope to keep away the beasts lurking at the forest's edge. As she struggles to master her magic, she'll enlist the help of local folklore nerd Leander and discovers secrets that will leave her questioning who the true monsters are . . .