Amanda Linsmeier is an author whose writing is imbued with the magic of mysterious women, nature, and beautiful imagery. Her work, deeply influenced by fables and fantasy, explores themes with a sense of wonder and imagination. Linsmeier views writing as the most potent form of magic, crafting narratives that weave together the external world and the internal landscape. Her distinctive voice brings a unique perspective, creating stories that resonate with readers seeking enchantment and thoughtful prose.
This poetry collection draws inspiration from fairytales, exploring themes of curses, wickedness, and enchantment. Divided into five parts, it captures the essence of both those who have found their happily ever after and those still on their journey. The verses invite readers into a whimsical yet profound world, blending the magical with the wild, and addressing the complexities of fate and desire.
In the wake of her father's death, a teen girl discovers a side of her family she didn't know existed, and is pulled into a dark—and ancient—bargain she is next in line to fulfill. A dark YA fantasy debut perfect for fans of House of Hollow and Small Favors. Kit’s father always told her he had no family, but his sudden death revealed the truth. Now Kit has a grandmother she never knew she had—Agatha Starling—and an invitation to visit her father’s hometown, Rosemont. And Rosemont is picture perfect: the famed eternal roses bloom all year, downtown is straight out of the 1950s . . . there’s even a cute guy to show Kit around. The longer Kit’s there, though, the stranger it all feels. The Starling family is revered, but there’s something off about how the Starling women seem to be at the center of the all the town’s important history. And as welcoming as the locals are, Kit can’t shake the feeling that they're hiding something from her. Agatha is so happy to finally meet her only granddaughter, and the town is truly charming, but Kit can’t help wondering, if everything is so great in Rosemont, why did her father leave? And why does it seem like he never wanted her to find it?
The narrative revolves around six girls who share a birthday, but the celebration turns grim when one of them goes missing. Set in a small-town atmosphere, the story explores themes of friendship and the hidden fears that lurk beneath the surface, revealing unsettling truths that parents often keep from their children. Fans of suspenseful dramas like Yellowjackets will find this tale both captivating and chilling.
Sixteen years ago, six girls were born on the same day—and now, on their birthday, one of them is missing. From the author of Starlings comes a story about small-towns, friendships, and the terrifying things your parents don't tell you, that's perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. For most of her life, Isabeau and her five best friends were inseparable—amazingly enough, the six girls even shared a birthday. Then a rift caused their friendships to fracture, and Iz lost everyone except Reuel, the only one who didn’t abandon her. Until now. The night of their sixteenth birthday, Isabeau leaves Reuel sitting on her front porch and heads home—and in the morning, Reuel is missing. She’s gone for two days, and when she reappears, there’s something wrong with her. She’s sick. Really sick. And she doesn’t remember anything that happened while she was gone. If there’s any bright side to the situation, it’s that Reuel’s peculiar disappearance brings the six girls back together. Their sisterhood feels as strong as it was years ago, but when another one of them disappears, they all agree that they must have more in common than simply their birthday. They all feel it. Something’s been waiting for them, and that something has come to claim them one by one. Deep in their bones, they know—it’s just a matter of time until they they’re all taken. And if they don’t save themselves, no one will.