Between Monsters and Marvels by Alysa Wishingrad: A Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure That Unveils Dark Secrets

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS by Alysa Wishingrad Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS

Author: Alysa Wishingrad

Pub. Date: September 12, 2023

Publisher: HarperCollins

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 400

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/BETWEEN-MONSTERS-AND-MARVELS 

A standalone high-stakes middle grade fantasy by Alysa Wishingrad, author of the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection The Verdigris Pawn.

Monsters are still lurking on Barrow’s Bay.

Dare Coates is sure of it. No drifter or ruffian could have killed her father, the Captain of the Guard, while he was on patrol. But everyone insists that monsters have been gone for years now. Dare’s mother. Her classmates. Even the governor, who swiftly marries her mother just months after her father’s death.

Dare’s suspicions grow even stronger when the governor suddenly ships her off to the mainland, away from any hope of uncovering the truth about her father’s death.

Or so she thinks. Soon Dare finds solid proof that monsters still exist and she starts to question everything she’s always known. Was her father who she thought he was? Who can she trust? Where is the line between good and evil?

The truth hides behind danger and deception. But with the help of an unlikely crew of cohorts and a stray beastie, nothing can stop Dare from finding out what happened to her father and exposing who the real monsters are.

Perfect for fans of Ellen Oh’s Spirit Hunters and Lauren Oliver’s The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street.  

 

Why Should You Read This?

In Alysa Wishingrad’s captivating middle-grade fantasy, “Between Monsters and Marvels,” readers are transported to a world where secrets, monsters, and unexpected alliances reign supreme. This standalone novel follows Dare Coates, a misunderstood young girl, as she embarks on a journey filled with high-stakes mystery and unearths the shocking truths behind her father’s death, her island’s lore, and the creatures that haunt its history.

Dare’s unwavering belief that monsters still lurk in Barrow’s Bay sets the stage for a gripping narrative. When her father, the Captain of the Guard, is killed under mysterious circumstances, Dare’s quest for the truth takes her on an unexpected path. Despite the governor’s attempts to keep her away from the island’s secrets, Dare’s determination leads her to irrefutable evidence that monsters are far from extinct.

As Dare questions her father’s identity and the blurred line between good and evil, she must navigate danger and deception with the help of an unlikely group of allies, including a curious beastie. Wishingrad weaves a tale of courage, trust, and discovery that will keep young readers enthralled from start to finish.

“Between Monsters and Marvels” is a thrilling adventure that explores the depths of loyalty and uncovers the hidden truths lurking in the shadows. It’s a must-read for middle-grade fantasy enthusiasts seeking a tale of bravery and perseverance in the face of formidable adversaries. Alysa Wishingrad has once again crafted a compelling story that will leave readers eagerly turning the pages.

 

About Alysa Wishingrad:

Alysa Wishingrad writes fantastical stories for young readers, tales that ask; is the truth really true? Her favorite stories are those that meld the historical with the fantastic, and that find ways to shine a light on both the things that divide and unite us all. The Verdigris Pawn, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, is her debut novel. Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley with her family and two demanding rescue dogs. You can find her at www. alysawishingrad.com or on Twitter at @awishingrad or Instagram at @alysawishingradwrites.

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of BETWEEN MONSTERS AND MARVELS Bookmarks and stickers, US Only.

Ends October 3rd, midnight EST.

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