On the night of Halloween in the small town of Moon Ridge, three best friends—The Coven—attempt to break a centuries-old curse using a magical concoction. Onue, Ash, and Birdy believe that securing a kiss before the clock strikes midnight will alter their fates and protect their town’s legacy. The story follows their separate paths through a high school costume party and local legend sites, tracking their efforts to resolve long-standing crushes and personal insecurities while the mystical atmosphere of the town peaks.
Readers who enjoy collaborative young adult fiction and magical realism will find a story centered on the transition from childhood friendship to romantic maturity. The book provides a look at how folkloric traditions influence social dynamics in small communities. Readers finish the book with a clear sense of how specific characters balance their private desires with loyalties to their friends. It serves those looking for a seasonal narrative focused on the interplay between teenage identity and local mythology.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
