The Forest of Ghosts and Bones by Lisa Lueddecke (author) (UK edition)

This gorgeously evocative standalone fantasy from Lisa Lueddecke is inspired by the Hungarian myths of her childhood.Enter a world with a haunted castle, a dark and dangerous forest and poisoned rain, with two fiery protagonists to root for – a book perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Laini Taylor.You are the girl who can walk in the rain, and I am the boy who knows the way. The Eve of Saints approaches and the poison rain which shrouds Castle Marcosza strains at its boundaries. When Beata’s brother is taken by the rain, Beata and her friend Benedek must make a perilous journey of discovery to uncover the root of her secret – why she is the only person who can walk through the rain unscathed. But Beata is soon caught up in a game of cat-and-mouse with mysterious Liljana, a girl with hidden powers of her own. And with magic outlawed in Marcosza, can the pair find a way to work together to harness their forbidden ability and unleash its full potential? Or will they find themselves seduced by power and all that it offers…

• A gorgeous standalone fantasy inspired by the Hungarian myths and legends of Lisa’s childhood
• Beautiful world-building in a fable like setting
• For fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor and Naomi Novik
• Two fiery protagonists come together to strike sparks and fan the flames of YA readers everywhere
• Praise for A SHIVER OF SNOW AND SKY from Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Bone Season ‘It reads like a long-lost fable, rich with beauty and imagination. A world you won’t forget.’