Gabi Burton grew up reading and writing in St. There's only one problem: Saoirse is that deadly killer.įeaturing an all Black and Brown cast, a forbidden romance, and a compulsively dark plot full of twists, this thrilling YA fantasy is perfect for fans of A Song Below Water and To Kill a Kingdom. But when Hayes turns out to be kind, thoughtful, and charming, Saoirse finds herself increasingly drawn to him-especially when they're forced to work together to stop a deadly killer who's plaguing the city. After all, his father is the one who enforces the kingdom's brutal creature segregation laws. But when a mysterious blackmailer threatens her sister, Saoirse takes a dangerous job that will help her investigate: she becomes personal bodyguard to the crown prince. And to her family, Saoirse tells the biggest lie of all: that she can control her siren powers and doesn't struggle constantly against an impulse to kill.Īs the top trainee in her class, Saoirse would be headed for a bright future if it weren't for the need to keep her secrets out of the spotlight. At night, working as an assassin for a dangerous group of mercenaries, Saoirse lies about her true identity. As a soldier-in-training at the most prestigious barracks in the kingdom, she lies about being a siren to avoid execution. In this dark and seductive YA fantasy debut, a siren must choose between protecting her family and following her heart in a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is illegal. You will also be alerted to important details about the program, including safety requirements, cancellations, and book signing updates. Register for the event! RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. Rachel carries on, terror nipping at her heels.In person at Brookline Booksmith! Celebrate the release of Sing Me to Sleep with author Gabi Burton. From dawn to dusk, across Barbados' cane fields, British Rachel carries on, terror nipping at her heels. Yet even if the reality is too much for Rachel to stomach, freedom for her means finding her children. The legislation declares that her people are now free in 1834. The five survivors were sold to various plantations after their survival. Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane, Mercy, Mary Grace, and Micah. "Action-packed and painting an astonishing picture of motherly love and optimism," says one reviewer. "An intense, captivating debut, focused on the strength and tenacity of parental love" Saturday Times "A bold and lovely tale that looks violence in the eye and love in the heart" Ingrid Winterson The February 2023 Good Morning America Book Club selection.
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