Claire Bartlett crafts narratives that delve into the profound depths of human experience, exploring timeless themes with a distinctive voice. Her prose is celebrated for its lyrical quality and immersive power, drawing readers into intricately woven worlds. Through her work, Bartlett tenderly examines the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles of her characters. Her writing invites contemplation on our own lives and the world we inhabit.
In a captivating blend of fantasy and wartime intrigue, two girls harness forbidden magic to soar through the skies and engage in battle. Their journey unfolds in a world reminiscent of the Grisha Trilogy, infused with the espionage and camaraderie found in Code Name Verity. As they navigate the perils of war, themes of friendship, bravery, and the consequences of wielding power are explored, making for a thrilling and emotionally charged narrative.
One of Us Is Lying meets Sadie in this twisty, feminist thriller for the Me Too era. The troublemaker. The overachiever. The cheer captain. The dead girl. Like every high school in America, Jefferson-Lorne High contains all of the above. After the shocking murder of senior Emma Baines, three of her classmates are at the top of the suspect list: Claude, the notorious partier; Avery, the head cheerleader; and Gwen, the would-be valedictorian. But appearances are never what they seem. And the truth behind what really happened to Emma may just be lying in plain sight. As long buried secrets come to light, the clock is ticking to find Emma's killer--before another good girl goes down.
She survived the curse. Now she must survive the throne. All Ekata wants is to stay alive - and the chance to prove herself as a scholar. Once Ekata's brother is finally named heir to the dukedom of Kylma Above, there will be nothing to keep her at home with her murderous family. Not her books or her experiments, not her family's icy castle atop a frozen lake, not even the tantalisingly close Kylma Below, a mesmerising underwater kingdom that provides her family with magic. But just as escape is within reach, her parents and twelve siblings fall under a strange sleeping sickness, and no one can find a cure. In the space of a single night, Ekata inherits the title of duke, her brother's captivating warrior bride, and ever-encroaching challengers from without - and within - her ministry. Nothing has prepared Ekata for diplomacy, for war, for love...or for a crown she has never wanted. If Kylma Above is to survive, Ekata must seize her family's magic and power. And if Ekata is to survive, she must quickly decide how she will wield them both
