Down with the Shine
On Sale: 04/26/2016
Down with the Shine
On Sale: 04/26/2016
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About the Book
Think twice before you make a wish in this imaginative, twisted, and witty novel from the author of Another Little Piece.
When Lennie brings a few jars of her uncles’ moonshine to Michaela Gordon’s house party, she has everyone who drinks it make a wish. It’s tradition. So is the toast her uncles taught her: “May all your wishes come true, or at least just this one.”
The thing is, those words aren’t just a tradition. The next morning, every wish—no matter how crazy—comes true. And most of them turn out bad. But once granted, a wish can’t be unmade . . .
Critical Praise
“Vividly imagined and hard to put down. You’ll think twice about what you wish for.” — Mindy McGinnis, author of Not a Drop to Drink
“Sharp, funny, and amiable, Lennie’s narration feels a lot like a modern-day Scout’s. Contemporary fiction with a touch of magic and a hint of horror, Quinn’s latest defies traditional labels and offers readers a different sort of fictitious escape.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Successfully blends thriller and fantasy elements for a high-stakes, careful-what-you-wish-for story. A unique, often clever take on family legacies and high school desires with wide appeal.” — ALA Booklist
“A darkly intelligent novel for readers who prefer flawed heroines and ambiguous endings that aren’t tied up in a pretty little ‘they all lived happily ever after’ bow.” — School Library Journal
“Quinn’s previous titles have involved dark, labyrinthine plots, but here she moves into black humor, doing so with revelry and aplomb.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
PRAISE FOR KATE KARYUS QUINN: “Quinn is a gifted writer. Understanding the rules of Gardnerville is like deciphering an intricate puzzle or being locked in a dream.” — Publishers Weekly
“A distinctive, supernatural read.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Quinn’s newest mystery is a complicated thriller with lots of twists, turns, and a large dose of fantasy.” — ALA Booklist
“Fans of Nova Ren Suma’s Imaginary Girls (Dutton, 2011) will enjoy this dark and magical surrealism.” — School Library Journal
“Quinn blends eloquent prose and startling imagery to create a truly creepy small town. Will find an audience among fans of Brenna Yovanoff (The Replacement) and Dia Reeves (Bleeding Violet).” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“A gripping ride. Quinn skillfully occupies the mind of a young woman who turns out to be a monster—yet one who’s not beyond redemption.” — Horn Book Magazine
“Stunning in its raw emotion. A taut, terrifying supernatural thriller.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062356048
- ISBN 10: 0062356046
- Imprint: HarperTeen
- On Sale: 04/26/2016
- Pages: 368
- List Price:21.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / General
- BISAC2 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / General
- BISAC3 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Paranormal
- BISAC4 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Horror
- BISAC5 : YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy