Books like Struck by Jennifer Bosworth
When a massive earthquake strikes Los Angeles, seventeen‑year‑old Mia’s world is shattered. Determined to care for her mother and younger brother, she discovers that her repeated lightning shocks have granted her unique powers. Two fanatical doomsday cults soon enter the scene, each eager to harness her abilities for their own apocalyptic plans. Caught between family duties and sinister forces, Mia must navigate danger, loyalty, and the monstrous allure of the supernatural to protect those she loves.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jennifer Bosworth
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