Kendall Kulper crafts compelling young adult novels that weave historical settings with elements of fantasy. Her writing explores intricate relationships and moral complexities, drawing readers into richly imagined worlds. With a keen eye for character and narrative, she develops stories that are both captivating and thought-provoking. Kulper's distinctive voice brings historical periods to life through immersive storytelling and imaginative plots.
Set in 1930s Hollywood, the story follows eighteen-year-old aspiring starlet Henrietta and her brooding co-star Declan as they transition from adversaries to unexpected allies. Their dynamic shifts when they find themselves embroiled in the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a captivating young actress, forcing them to confront their differences and work together to uncover the truth.
Set in 1928 Chicago, the story follows eighteen-year-old Ruby, who possesses the ability to read minds and takes on the role of a vigilante, targeting murderers before they strike. Meanwhile, Guy, who works in the morgue, seeks to understand his own shapeshifting abilities. As Ruby suspects that the police are plotting against her father, she plans to enlist Guy's unique skill to protect him. The narrative weaves together themes of justice, identity, and the complexities of morality in a thrilling historical context.
In Mal's world, magic is everything. But Mal is a "blank," the anti-magic. Blanks can't be hexed or cursed or saved or killed by magic. And everyone is afraid of them--even Mal himself. So Mal hides what he is--except from Essie Roe, a witch and his best friend. On the day Essie reveals his secret and casts him out from the only home he's ever known, Mal experiences the true shock of betrayal. Now Mal travels the world in search of rare, illegal magical relics. When his partner in crime, Boone, hears rumors of a legendary dagger that can steal a witch's power, Mal knows he's finally found his means of revenge. But as the chase for the fabled knife takes them from Boston to Paris to Constantinople, Mal realizes there are secrets afoot that he's only beginning to understand--and all the while the blank monster inside him threatens to escape.
A sweeping historical romance about a witch who foresees her own murder--and the one boy who can help change her future. Sixteen-year-old Avery Roe wants only to take her rightful place as the witch of Prince Island, making the charms that keep the island's whalers safe at sea, but her mother has forced her into a magic-free world of proper manners and respectability. When Avery dreams she's to be murdered, she knows time is running out to unlock her magic and save herself. Avery finds an unexpected ally in a tattooed harpoon boy named Tane--a sailor with magic of his own, who moves Avery in ways she never expected. Becoming a witch might stop her murder and save her island from ruin, but Avery discovers her magic requires a sacrifice she never prepared for.