Down with the Shine

By: Kate Karyus Quinn

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Hardcover | 26 April 2016

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Think twice before you make a wish in this imaginative, twisted, and witty novel from the author of Another Little Piece.

When Lennie brings a few jars of her uncles’ moonshine to Michaela Gordon’s house party, she has everyone who drinks it make a wish. It’s tradition. So is the toast her uncles taught her: “May all your wishes come true, or at least just this one.”

The thing is, those words aren’t just a tradition. The next morning, every wish—no matter how crazy—comes true. And most of them turn out bad. But once granted, a wish can’t be unmade . . .

Industry Reviews

"Vividly imagined and hard to put down. You'll think twice about what you wish for." -- Mindy McGinnis, author of Not a Drop to Drink

"Sharp, funny, and amiable, Lennie's narration feels a lot like a modern-day Scout's. Contemporary fiction with a touch of magic and a hint of horror, Quinn's latest defies traditional labels and offers readers a different sort of fictitious escape." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Successfully blends thriller and fantasy elements for a high-stakes, careful-what-you-wish-for story. A unique, often clever take on family legacies and high school desires with wide appeal." -- ALA Booklist

"A darkly intelligent novel for readers who prefer flawed heroines and ambiguous endings that aren't tied up in a pretty little 'they all lived happily ever after' bow." -- School Library Journal

"Quinn's previous titles have involved dark, labyrinthine plots, but here she moves into black humor, doing so with revelry and aplomb." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

PRAISE FOR KATE KARYUS QUINN: "Quinn is a gifted writer. Understanding the rules of Gardnerville is like deciphering an intricate puzzle or being locked in a dream." -- Publishers Weekly

"A distinctive, supernatural read." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Quinn's newest mystery is a complicated thriller with lots of twists, turns, and a large dose of fantasy." -- ALA Booklist

"Fans of Nova Ren Suma's Imaginary Girls (Dutton, 2011) will enjoy this dark and magical surrealism." -- School Library Journal

"Quinn blends eloquent prose and startling imagery to create a truly creepy small town. Will find an audience among fans of Brenna Yovanoff (The Replacement) and Dia Reeves (Bleeding Violet)." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A gripping ride. Quinn skillfully occupies the mind of a young woman who turns out to be a monster--yet one who's not beyond redemption." -- Horn Book Magazine

"Stunning in its raw emotion. A taut, terrifying supernatural thriller." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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