The Fascinators

A magic-infused YA novel about friendship, first love, and feeling out of place that will bewitch fans of Rainbow Rowell and Maggie Stiefvater.

Living in a small town where magic is frowned upon, Sam needs his friends James and Delia–and their time together in their school’s magic club–to see him through to graduation.

But as soon as senior year starts, little cracks in their group begin to show. Sam may or may not be in love with James. Delia is growing more frustrated with their amateur magic club. And James reveals that he got mixed up with some sketchy magickers over the summer, putting a target on all their backs.

With so many fault lines threatening to derail his hopes for the year, Sam is forced to face the fact that the very love of magic that brought his group together is now tearing them apart–and there are some problems that no amount of magic can fix.

One high school magic club. Three best friends. And a dangerous secret that could unravel everything.

• Friends to Lovers: Sam has been in love with his best friend James for years. As senior year unfolds, keeping that secret might become the least of his problems.
• Small Town Magic: In a sleepy Georgia town where magic is viewed with suspicion, the Fascinators magic club is their only sanctuary.
• Secret Societies: When James gets tangled up with a dangerous group of magickers, he puts a target on all their backs.
• LGBTQ Coming of Age: A heartfelt story about finding yourself when your first love, your oldest friendships, and your magical future are all on the line.