Edie in Between
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A modern-day Practical Magic about love, loss, and embracing the mystical.
It’s been one year since Edie’s mother died. But her ghost has never left.
According to her GG, it’s tradition that the dead of the Mitchell family linger with the living. It’s just as much a part of a Mitchell’s life as brewing healing remedies or talking to plants. But Edie, whose pain over losing her mother is still fresh, has no interest in her family’s legacy as local “witches.”
When her mother’s teenage journal tumbles into her life, her family’s mystical inheritance becomes once and for all too hard to ignore. It takes Edie on a scavenger hunt to find objects that once belonged to her mother, each one imbued with a different memory. Every time she touches one of these talismans, it whisks her to another entry inside the journal–where she watches her teenage mom mourn, love, and hope just as Edie herself is now doing.
But as Edie discovers, there’s a dark secret behind her family’s practice that she’s unwittingly released. She’ll have to embrace–and master–the magic she’s always rejected…before it consumes her.
Tinged with a sweet romance with the spellbinding Rhia, who works at the local occult shop, Edie in Between delivers all the cozy magic a budding young witch finding her way in the world needs.
Praise for Edie In Between
“Edie in Between is a winning portrait of a girl’s evolution from embarrassment to openly embracing what makes her different, including celebrating her magical kinship with the witches who came before her.”
“Sibson deftly mirrors [the characters’] experiences with parental loss...adding emotional depth to the tender depiction of grief while allowing two romances to develop: one leading to Edie’s conception, and the other a sweet first for Edie, who feels sparks of attraction for the first time with occultist Rhia”
“With atmospheric writing, two lush romances and a painfully nuanced depiction of grief, Laura Sibson’s Edie in Between is the Practical Magic-esque coming of age story that every witchlover needs in their lives!”
“The retro-style cover is charming, but the heartfelt story about family and loss really sells this witchy contemporary fantasy.”
“This sweet yet empowering YA novel is a lovely homage to family heritage and collective memory.”
“Edie’s...journey from a place of withdrawn fear to an embrace of her full self unfurls into the telling of a budding friendship with Tess and a growing romantic relationship with magically inclined Rhia... An engaging offering with a light paranormal touch.”
Praise for The Art of Breaking Things
“Sibson’s debut is a total knockout. The Art of Breaking Things tackles sexual assault with all of the weight and nuance it deserves... A powerful novel about consent, creativity and the importance of trust... a must read for anyone who’s felt like she had to handle her trauma alone.”
“In this moving debut, Sibson has created a flawed and likable narrator who attempts to work through cause and effect, shame and secrecy, avoidance and obligation. With layered nuance, the novel brings to light the impact of sexual assault and the importance of consent.”
“Beautiful debut… Heartrending … Perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Anderson.”
“Beautifully written... Sibson has tapped into the teenage perspective and language in a way that feels natural and authentic””
“The next time you think you know all about the school slut, the druggie, the vandal — think again. People are more complex than their reputations, and nowhere is that more apparent than in Laura Sibson’s powerful novel about female empowerment.”
“The Art of Breaking Things is a precious and daring work. An ode to the healing powers of the creative spirit, Skye breaks your heart just before she mends it back together. From the beginning, readers will believe in Skye because of how deeply and empathetically Sibson depicts Skye’s artistic vision and genuine, searching soul.”
“This book is a battle cry for the silent, scared, and shattered places inside us. Unflinching and lionhearted, this powerful novel is going to change lives and heal hearts.”