The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel)
The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) by Ashley Poston is a young adult fiction novel published by Random House on August 1, 2023. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story centers on Tara Maclay, who is navigating her senior year in a new town, Hellborne, Vermont, where she hopes to avoid drawing attention to herself. However, her plans quickly unravel as mysterious murders occur, and she finds herself at the center of suspicion among her peers.
Readers will discover a narrative filled with ’90s nostalgia, paranormal elements, and a touch of romance as Tara grapples with her identity and burgeoning magic. As the plot unfolds, she must confront the challenges of being labeled a suspect while also dealing with her feelings for a fellow new girl who is a witch-hunter. The book explores themes of self-discovery and courage in the face of adversity, making it a compelling addition to the genres of fantasy and LGBTQ literature.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan-favorite and LGBTQIA+ icon Tara Maclay gets the main character treatment in this YA prequel full of ’90s nostalgia, mysterious murders, and a star-crossed romance, written by New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ashley Poston.
Tara Maclay isn’t thrilled to be starting her senior year of high school in a new town. But if she can just keep her head down, then maybe she can make it through this year in Hellborne, Vermont without the town living up to its name.
Of course, her plan falls apart immediately, as dead students start turning up around her, and she’s suddenly voted Most Likely To Have Murdered Them by the rest of the senior class. Oh, and the fellow new girl Tara’s crushing on? Turns out to be a witch-hunter.
. . . So maybe it’s not the worst thing that Tara’s magic is majorly malfunctioning.
As the body count rises, Tara has to overcome her fears, reconnect with her magic, and cast herself in a more central role to save the town—even if it means putting her new relationship at risk.
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