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Natasha’s world is shattered when her sister disappears in the woods, sending her desperate into the heart of a dark mystery. She seeks out Della—a local girl whispered to practice witchcraft—in hopes that supernatural aid can bring her sister home.
Della carries her own heavy secret: she believes the creature behind the vanishing acts is her own mother, transformed into a horrendous monster by misused magic. With her trust and choices put to the test, the two girls find that their only connection—and only lifeline—is each other.
Combining contemporary fantasy, suspense, and queer romance, the novel unravels a chilling horror that engages readers who enjoy stories like *Wilder Girls* and *Bone Gap*, delivering tense thrills and a powerful hope‑driven narrative.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Erica Waters
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