River Has Teeth

Lush and chilling, with razor-sharp edges and an iron core of hope, this bewitching, powerhouse novel of two girls fighting back against the violence the world visits on them will stun and enchant readers.Girls have been going missing in the woods When Natashas sister disappears, Natasha desperately turns to Della, a local girl rumored to be a witch, in the hopes that magic will bring her sister home. But Della has her own secrets to hide. She thinks the beast whos responsible for the disappearances is her own motherwho was turned into a terrible monster by magic gone wrong. Natasha is angry. Della has little to lose. Both are each others only hope. From the author ofGhost Wood Song,this eerie contemporary fantasy is perfect for fans ofWilder GirlsandBone Gap. Praise for Ghost Wood Song: A gorgeous, creepy gem of a book.Claire Legrand,New York Timesbestselling author ofFurybornandSawkill Girls &quote;It will make your heart dance.&quote;Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author ofThe Serpent KingandGoodbye Days&quote;Strikes the perfect balance of atmospheric chills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home. Erin A. Craig,New York Timesbestselling author ofHouse of Salt and SorrowsWaters' debut features a bisexual lead with both male and female love interests, an atmospheric southern gothic setting, and, for the musically inclined, lots of folk and bluegrass references. BooklistHaunting and alluring.Kirkus