The Otherwoods
The Otherwoods by Justine Pucella Winans, published by Bloomsbury USA on September 17, 2024, is a 288-page work written in English. This narrative follows River Rydell, who possesses the unique ability to see monsters and access a frightening spirit world known as The Otherwoods. Despite being labeled a ‘chosen one,’ River feels more like an outcast, preferring to avoid the terrifying realities of their gift until circumstances force them to confront the monsters that threaten their only friend, Avery.
In this tale, River’s journey into The Otherwoods reveals a landscape filled with horror and magic, where they must navigate their fears and the challenges of friendship. With the help of a wayward teen spirit and their cat, River embarks on a quest to rescue Avery, ultimately facing the very monsters that haunt their nightmares. The Otherwoods explores themes of bravery, social dynamics, and the complexities of identity, making it a compelling read for those interested in juvenile fiction that intertwines elements of horror and fantasy.
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A Stonewall Honor Winner
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The Otherwoods is calling. And it won’t be ignored.
Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. After all, it’s not like anyone actually believes River can see these things-or that anyone even believes monsters exist in the first place. So the way River sees it, it’s better to keep their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related.
But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.
When River’s only friend (and crush) Avery is kidnapped and dragged into The Otherwoods by monsters, River has no choice but to confront the world they’ve seen only in their nightmares-but reality turns out be more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a wayward teen spirit as their guide, River must face the monsters of The Otherwoods and their own fears to save Avery and become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.
Justine Pucella Winans will have you cowering and cackling as you follow River’s reluctant hero’s journey, perfect for fans of Doll Bones, Ghost Squad, and Too Bright to See.
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