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There’s a ghost haunting Drew Tarpin’s new room. Liam Orville has been dead for ten months and has no idea how to move on. But the longer he stays, the more likely it is he’ll degrade into an energy consuming husk—which Drew is more concerned about than her grades or her inability to make meaningful connections with other students.  Drew is everything Liam never was when he was alive, but they do share some common ground: Drew finds herself hopelessly attracted to—and completely tongue-tied around—Hannah Sullivan, who happens to be Liam’s former best friend. After a run-in with a ghost-eating monster leaves Drew and Liam desperate for answers, they strike up a deal: In return for Drew investigating why Liam is still around, he’ll help her talk to Hannah. But Liam’s time is running out, and if Drew doesn’t help him move on, he risks becoming a monster himself.

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[G]enuine and believable; a thorough exploration of familial bonds underscores a creative, compelling narrative. -Booklist PRAISE FOR MY THROAT AN OPEN GRAVE: MY THROAT AN OPEN GRAVE is a story that's as lush and gripping as a thorned rose--it gets its razor-sharp thorns in you and doesn't let go. Bovalino expertly balances heavy topics and the healing balm of folklore. I'm a huge fan. -A. J. Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten A deliciously creepy, haunting exploration of love, hate, and what it means to forgive yourself. -Kate Dylan, author of Mindwalker Raw, brutal and heartbreaking in turn, Bovalino masterfully weaves deliciously sinister horror with unflinching, complex themes. I am in awe. -Kat Dunn, author of Bitterthorn and Dangerous Remedy I sat down to read a few pages, and before I knew it, I was ten chapters in. Propulsive, original, and deeply compelling, My Throat An Open Grave whisked me straight into the dark and mysterious realm of the Lord of the Wood, where nothing was quite what I expected. A fascinating blend of folk horror and fairytale, just as I've come to expect from the talented Bovalino. -Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth Sweet as honey and brutal as a knife-Bovalino has crafted a parable of self-forgiveness and community power fearsome enough to drive men and gods, alike, to their knees. If only all vengeance could be so lush. -GennaRose Nethercott, author of Thistlefoot In this darkly atmospheric tale of folk horror, Bovalino [...] employs sophisticated prose to perceptively examine the town's unspecified oppressive religious institutions and how its tenets keep the young women of Winston from achieving their full potential or pursuing happiness. -Publishers Weekly Bovalino [...] is proving to be a master of atmosphere, mining the insularity of a small town to maximize tension while still emphasizing the unnatural elements in the seemingly more welcoming but still unsettling village in the woods. -BCCB Whimsical, dark, and acutely painful. This is a story that will reach into your soul, pull taut, and make itself at home there. -M.K. Lobb, author of the Seven Faceless Saints duology PRAISE FOR NOT GOOD FOR MAIDENS: Bovalino doesn't shy away from the market's gory horrors but never lingers, successfully balancing grisly depictions of butchered bodies with Lou's poignant contemplation on her role in the world and her family in this swift-moving and enticing work of horror. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review With equal measures of terror and tenderness, Tori Bovalino crafts a vivid story as alluring as the taste of goblin fruit. -Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Forestfall A spellbinding dark fantasy of generational magic and mischief. With haunting prose, this riveting tale will hold you captive like the call of the Goblin Market itself. -Rosiee Thor, author of Life is Strange: Steph's Story, Fire Becomes Her and Tarnished are the Stars I was sucked in by that gorgeous cover, and the book did not disappoint [...] Even though I know the Goblin Market is full of human body parts, I still wanna visit! Not Good for Maidens was a compelling read and I would love another book set in this world. -Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth and The Restless Dark Intricate, beautiful and unsettling! Perfect for fans of Holly Black. It was so easy to love these characters and get sucked into all the dark and twisty happenings. -Circe Moskiwitz, author of Creatures of Kings and Reclaim the Stars A beautifully imagined examination of the bonds that tie sisters, friends, families, and lovers, [Not Good for Maidens] is bursting with empowered women [...] A violent and voluptuous adventure. -Kirkus Reviews Bovalino constantly keeps you wanting more, drawing you into this blood-drenched world where every action has consequences and everything has its price. Her writing is stunning in every way. It is evocative, descriptive and endlessly gorgeous, but tinged with such darkness. It resembles the market in the way it shines, but that shine is a veneer of bright promises to conceal the horrific underbelly. The pacing is immaculate, keeping the pages flowing past you. For me, the reading experience was transportive, compelling and utterly enrapturing. Time flew past as the pages flowed and the blood spilt [...]. -The Nerd Daily Not Good for Maidens is a violent and magical coming of age tale. -Paste Magazine PRAISE FOR THE DEVIL MAKES THREE: Bovalino delivers an ink-splattered love letter to old books and dark academia. Wicked and sharp as a pen stroke, this is a delight for library goths-me included. If you ever wished your school library had a forbidden wing, then you need to read this book immediately. -AJ Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten A glorious, darkly atmospheric journey into the disturbing power of books, ink and the horrors that live inside them. -Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne A spine-tingling, entrancing read. The Devil Makes Three is the perfect blend of supernatural horror and contemporary gothic, with each page as heart-pounding as the next. Tori Bovalino is an absolute master at atmosphere. -Chloe Gong, New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights A perfect blend of gothic terror, slow-burn romance, and irreverent humor--this novel is a must read. I loved every page and paragraph of it. -Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea Grimoires, demons, and a creepy school library make this Dark Academia sure to keep readers up at night. I couldn't put this book down. -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara Quietly horrifying and compulsively readable, The Devil Makes Three is as chilling as it is compelling. A recipe for nightmares Kat Dunn, author of Dangerous Remedy Bovalino's debut crackles. Dripping with dark atmosphere, The Devil Makes Three is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House. Make sure to read this with the lights on! -Erin A. Craig, New York Times-bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows With its magical library, brooding British boy, and haunted heroine, The Devil Makes Three is as darkly compelling as the grimoires of Jessop. A thrilling debut that cast a spell on me from page one! -Mara Rutherford, author of Crown of Coral and Pearl With demonic wit and a wholly human heart, Tori Bovalino's debut will grab your hand on the very first page-and you won't let go. The Devil Makes Three is imaginative, original, and a genuine delight. Read this book, and tell your friends the devil made you do it -Hannah Capin, author of The Dead Queens Club and Foul is Fair

PRAISE FOR MY THROAT AN OPEN GRAVE: MY THROAT AN OPEN GRAVE is a story that's as lush and gripping as a thorned rose--it gets its razor-sharp thorns in you and doesn't let go. Bovalino expertly balances heavy topics and the healing balm of folklore. I'm a huge fan. -A. J. Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten A deliciously creepy, haunting exploration of love, hate, and what it means to forgive yourself. -Kate Dylan, author of Mindwalker Raw, brutal and heartbreaking in turn, Bovalino masterfully weaves deliciously sinister horror with unflinching, complex themes. I am in awe. -Kat Dunn, author of Bitterthorn and Dangerous Remedy I sat down to read a few pages, and before I knew it, I was ten chapters in. Propulsive, original, and deeply compelling, My Throat An Open Grave whisked me straight into the dark and mysterious realm of the Lord of the Wood, where nothing was quite what I expected. A fascinating blend of folk horror and fairytale, just as I've come to expect from the talented Bovalino. -Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth Sweet as honey and brutal as a knife-Bovalino has crafted a parable of self-forgiveness and community power fearsome enough to drive men and gods, alike, to their knees. If only all vengeance could be so lush. -GennaRose Nethercott, author of Thistlefoot In this darkly atmospheric tale of folk horror, Bovalino [...] employs sophisticated prose to perceptively examine the town's unspecified oppressive religious institutions and how its tenets keep the young women of Winston from achieving their full potential or pursuing happiness. -Publishers Weekly Bovalino [...] is proving to be a master of atmosphere, mining the insularity of a small town to maximize tension while still emphasizing the unnatural elements in the seemingly more welcoming but still unsettling village in the woods. -BCCB Whimsical, dark, and acutely painful. This is a story that will reach into your soul, pull taut, and make itself at home there. -M.K. Lobb, author of the Seven Faceless Saints duology PRAISE FOR NOT GOOD FOR MAIDENS: Bovalino doesn't shy away from the market's gory horrors but never lingers, successfully balancing grisly depictions of butchered bodies with Lou's poignant contemplation on her role in the world and her family in this swift-moving and enticing work of horror. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review With equal measures of terror and tenderness, Tori Bovalino crafts a vivid story as alluring as the taste of goblin fruit. -Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Forestfall A spellbinding dark fantasy of generational magic and mischief. With haunting prose, this riveting tale will hold you captive like the call of the Goblin Market itself. -Rosiee Thor, author of Life is Strange: Steph's Story, Fire Becomes Her and Tarnished are the Stars I was sucked in by that gorgeous cover, and the book did not disappoint [...] Even though I know the Goblin Market is full of human body parts, I still wanna visit! Not Good for Maidens was a compelling read and I would love another book set in this world. -Erica Waters, author of The River Has Teeth and The Restless Dark Intricate, beautiful and unsettling! Perfect for fans of Holly Black. It was so easy to love these characters and get sucked into all the dark and twisty happenings. -Circe Moskiwitz, author of Creatures of Kings and Reclaim the Stars A beautifully imagined examination of the bonds that tie sisters, friends, families, and lovers, [Not Good for Maidens] is bursting with empowered women [...] A violent and voluptuous adventure. -Kirkus Reviews Bovalino constantly keeps you wanting more, drawing you into this blood-drenched world where every action has consequences and everything has its price. Her writing is stunning in every way. It is evocative, descriptive and endlessly gorgeous, but tinged with such darkness. It resembles the market in the way it shines, but that shine is a veneer of bright promises to conceal the horrific underbelly. The pacing is immaculate, keeping the pages flowing past you. For me, the reading experience was transportive, compelling and utterly enrapturing. Time flew past as the pages flowed and the blood spilt [...]. -The Nerd Daily Not Good for Maidens is a violent and magical coming of age tale. -Paste Magazine PRAISE FOR THE DEVIL MAKES THREE: Bovalino delivers an ink-splattered love letter to old books and dark academia. Wicked and sharp as a pen stroke, this is a delight for library goths-me included. If you ever wished your school library had a forbidden wing, then you need to read this book immediately. -AJ Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten A glorious, darkly atmospheric journey into the disturbing power of books, ink and the horrors that live inside them. -Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne A spine-tingling, entrancing read. The Devil Makes Three is the perfect blend of supernatural horror and contemporary gothic, with each page as heart-pounding as the next. Tori Bovalino is an absolute master at atmosphere. -Chloe Gong, New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights A perfect blend of gothic terror, slow-burn romance, and irreverent humor--this novel is a must read. I loved every page and paragraph of it. -Joshua Phillip Johnson, author of The Forever Sea Grimoires, demons, and a creepy school library make this Dark Academia sure to keep readers up at night. I couldn't put this book down. -Kristen Ciccarelli, internationally bestselling author of The Last Namsara Quietly horrifying and compulsively readable, The Devil Makes Three is as chilling as it is compelling. A recipe for nightmares Kat Dunn, author of Dangerous Remedy Bovalino's debut crackles. Dripping with dark atmosphere, The Devil Makes Three is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House. Make sure to read this with the lights on! -Erin A. Craig, New York Times-bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows With its magical library, brooding British boy, and haunted heroine, The Devil Makes Three is as darkly compelling as the grimoires of Jessop. A thrilling debut that cast a spell on me from page one! -Mara Rutherford, author of Crown of Coral and Pearl With demonic wit and a wholly human heart, Tori Bovalino's debut will grab your hand on the very first page-and you won't let go. The Devil Makes Three is imaginative, original, and a genuine delight. Read this book, and tell your friends the devil made you do it Hannah Capin, author of The Dead Queens Club and Foul is Fair

Author Information

Tori Bovalino (she/her) is the author of The Devil Makes Three and Not Good for Maidens, and edited the Indie- bestselling anthology, The Gathering Dark. She is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now lives in the UK with her partner and their very loud cat. Tori loves scary stories, obscure academic book facts, and impractical, oversized sweaters. She can be found on Instagram as @toribovalino.

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