Needy Little Things
Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours is a debut speculative YA mystery published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on February 4, 2025. This 320-page novel follows Sariyah Lee Bryant, a Black teen with the unique ability to hear what people need. When her friend Deja goes missing shortly after Sariyah fulfills one of her needs, Sariyah grapples with the implications of her powers and the urgency to uncover the truth behind Deja’s disappearance.
In her quest, Sariyah faces not only the challenge of finding her friend but also the pressures of her own life, including her mother’s job loss and her brother’s health complications. As she navigates social and family issues, Sariyah and her friends take matters into their own hands, determined to solve the mystery without relying on the police or media. The story intertwines elements of romance, suspense, and fantasy, making it a compelling read for those interested in contemporary young adult literature that addresses significant social themes.
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In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend’s disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger, perfect for fans of Ace of Spades.
Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about. But when she fulfills a need for her friend Deja who vanishes shortly after, Sariyah is left wondering if her ability is more curse than gift. This isn’t the first time one of her friends has landed on the missing persons list, and she’s determined not to let her become yet another forgotten Black girl.
Not trusting the police and media to do enough on their own, Sariyah and her friends work together to figure out what led to Deja’s disappearance. When Sariyah’s mother loses her job and her little brother faces complications with his sickle cell disease, managing her time, money, and emotions seems impossible. Desperate, Sariyah decides to hustle her need-sensing ability for cash—a choice that may not only lead her to Deja, but put her in the same danger Deja found herself in.
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