Dangerous Girls
Dangerous Girls by Lisa M. Sylvan, published by Scholastic on September 11, 2025, is a 320-page work of juvenile fiction that weaves elements of love, romance, fantasy, and magic into an atmospheric gothic tale. The story follows Imogen Brine, a girl with the unsettling ability to make poisonous flowers grow from her fingertips. Invited to a secret island where other girls with unique gifts reside, Imogen hopes to find acceptance. However, her arrival coincides with a mysterious death that puts her in the spotlight, raising questions about her true nature and the dangers lurking around her.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in suspense and intrigue, as Imogen navigates the complexities of friendship and rivalry among the other girls. The plot unfolds against a backdrop of eerie occurrences and a creeping murder mystery, challenging Imogen to uncover the truth behind the unsettling events on the island. With themes of power and the bonds of friendship, this book presents a compelling exploration of what it means to be different in a world that can be both enchanting and perilous.
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An atmospheric gothic fantasy romance for fans of Ninth House, The Power and Wilder Girls.
“A hauntingly atmospheric tale of power and friendship, that crept deliciously beneath my skin. Dark and dangerous, these girls utterly bewitched me.” – Bex Hogan, author of Nettle
“A dark, addictive gothic fantasy. It’s an eerie, beautiful tale, following powerful girls with unique gifts and a creepy murder mystery. I loved it – would recommend if you’re a YA fantasy enthusiast.” – Georgia Leighton, author of Spellbound
“A gripping, unpredictable gothic fantasy that effortlessly blends believable magic with a slow-burn romance and keeps you guessing until the very end.” – School Reading List
Imogen Brine is undeniably strange. Some would even say dangerous.
She can make poisonous flowers grow from her fingertips and her “gift” is becoming harder to control. When she is invited to a secret island to be with other girls – girls with dangerous gifts of their own – it feels like the chance to finally be herself. Somewhere she will fit in. However, not long after her arrival, a deer is found dead with poisonous flowers growing from its corpse. And all eyes are on Imogen.
Imogen knows she’s been set up. Something on the island feels wrong – and it isn’t just the friction with the other girls or the growing tension between her and the son of the island’s head of security, Jack. As strange occurrences continue to rock the island, some more dangerous than others, Imogen realizes she will have to work quickly to learn what’s causing them.
Because things are about to turn deadly. And not all dangerous girls want to be friends.
- Part dark and addictive fantasy, part murder mystery: this story features a compelling cast of girls with unique gifts and chilling secrets
- Atmospheric and beautifully written, it’s filled with gorgeous, slow-burn romantic tension
- Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo with shades of Netflix’s Wednesday
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