Rosie Talbot Libri

Prepare for more spooky, swoony YA from BookTok star @Merrowchild! Seventeen-year-old seer Charlie and his boyfriend, Sam, know the dead can't hurt the living; it's the ghosts who need protection from dangerous soul catchers. They've vowed to keep them safe, but when a powerful force disrupts their defenses and a brutal attack shakes their beliefs, they realize the stakes are higher than they imagined. A vengeful occultist is on the loose, bodies are piling up, and everyone Charlie loves is in danger. As the mystery unfolds, Charlie and Sam find themselves fighting for more than just their lives. This thrilling and heart-wrenching novel follows the author of Sixteen Souls, an instant YA bestseller celebrated by BookTok as "Heartstopper with Ghosts." Praise for Sixteen Souls includes accolades for its fun and frights, flawless twists, and captivating exploration of loss, friendship, and love. Readers have described it as a cleverly heartfelt queer tale featuring a sensitive young man who sees dead people. With rich writing and sharply drawn characters, this story promises to be a chillingly delightful addition to any ghoul-lover's shelf.

The story follows sixteen-year-old Malia, who grapples with anxiety while maintaining a popular image. After a tragic school bus crash claims the lives of her classmates, including the rebellious Shepherd, intense Russ, and intelligent Emil, she spirals deeper into her emotions. Malia's journey takes a turn when she befriends Keezy, the mechanic's daughter, and together, they delve into the mysterious motives behind the crash, blending elements of supernatural intrigue with a gripping murder mystery.

In a haunted city, a 16-year-old seer named Charlie Frith discovers that one of his ghostly friends has gone missing. To find them, he must step out of his reclusive life and join forces with Sam Harrow, the new seer in town, along with a diverse group of ghosts. Together, they race against time to save their friends from a fate worse than death, uncovering a dark purpose behind the disappearances that exceeds Charlie's worst fears. As he grapples with his growing romantic feelings for Sam, the stakes escalate. This debut is perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli, and V.E. Schwab, and has garnered over a quarter of a million views on TikTok. It features an intricately plotted mystery, rich world-building, and a diverse cast of characters. Praise highlights its blend of fun and frights, with authors commending its flawless twists and captivating exploration of loss, friendship, and love. The writing is described as rich, and the characters are sharply drawn, making it a must-read for any young adult fan. This clever and heartfelt queer story about a sensitive young man who sees dead people is a chillingly delightful addition to any ghoul-lover's shelf.

How many weeks before the ghost of your unspeakably generous organ donor ascends the glitter escalator to heaven, Jess? Six weeks? Eight? Or maybe never unless you bloody well help her find out why she was murdered... Funny, heartfelt and I loved the mystery - Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls Seventeen-year-old Jess wakes from an emergency heart transplant to discover she's being haunted by the disgruntled ghost of her donor - teenage socialite, Tilly. And she won't leave Jess in peace until they unravel the mystery surrounding her death. Their investigations take them deep into Tilly's luxurious heiress life - from private schools to Swiss banks and high-end hotels. But the clues lead somewhere darker than either of the girls could have imagined. And if Jess can't solve the murder in time, her own life may be at risk... A hilarious, heart-racing murder mystery like no other. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Benjamin Dean and Netflix's Inventing Anna, with hints of Only Murders in the Building and the film Ghost. An ambitious, tightly plotted, laugh-out-loud read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for BookTok and Bookstagram.