A Little Night Magic
Following the death of her mother, Olivia Kiskey is plotting her escape from Nodaway Falls, the small town where she has spent her entire life. This means leaving behind not only her best friends but also her longtime crush, the handsome, standoffish Tobias, who works alongside her at Crazy Cousin Betty’s Waffle House. Olivia’s plans are put in jeopardy when a mysterious woman named Davinia shows up at the diner and brings out magical abilities Olivia never knew she had. Davinia tells her she is in danger and that Cain, a mysterious stranger who’s come to town, is hell-bent on stealing her newly awakened powers. The stakes get raised when Millie, one of Olivia’s best friends, starts using magic to get revenge on another friend. Olivia is surprised to find several people in her life are not what they seem—including Tobias, who has a powerful ability of his own and has been sent to protect her from the very threat she is facing. Filled with surprising twists and exciting turns, March’s debut is positively magical. --Kristine Huntley