The lustrous dark / Loretta Chefchaouni.
"Orphaned as a baby, Shay has spent her life training as the midwife's apprentice. Her role grants her stability, yet Shay has always yearned for more. Namely, motherly affection and answers regarding her mysterious birth--neither of which the midwife deems practical to provide. After Shay discovers her birth mother, Hind, is still alive and addicted to a magical drug called Snow, she determines to get the woman clean. But when Hind betrays Shay to get her hands on more Snow, Shay's abandoned within a deadly forest and forced to rely on a band of monstrous ghouls for safety. Shay's realm has long stood on the brink of war between the men who control magic and the revolutionaries who want to eliminate it. But in the forest, Shay hears the pleading call of ancient spirits who claim that not only has magic been stolen, but she has the power to return it. With the help of a spitfire revolutionary and the boy who's winning over her heart, Shay discovers the horrific truth of who produces Snow and will have to decide for herself whether to heed the spirits' charge or fade into obscurity." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781682638378
- ISBN: 1682638375
- Physical Description: 351 pages ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [Atlanta] : Peachtree Teen, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 14 and up Peachtree Tree.Grades 10-12 Peachtree Tree.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | YA CHE LD1 (Text) | 30229101447539 | Young Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
