Tempest
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In this lyrical and epic contemporary novel with magical fantasy elements, a girl must learn to master her powers over the wind before a sinister secret organization finds her. Perfect for fans of Legendborn, A Song Below Water, and Vespertine.
After Veroniqueâs parents died, her grandmother raised her on a farm in rural Louisiana. For sixteen years, itâs just been Veronique, MawMaw, and an ocean of trees. Thatâs because Veronique has a secretâone MawMaw has warned her she must always keep safe.Â
Veronique has the power to control the wind.
But when MawMaw falls ill, Veronique is forced to move to New Orleans to live with family she never knew she had. New Orleans is a far cry from her old quiet life, but Veronique finally gets her chance for a normal lifeâone with school, friends, and even love. But when her new life threatens her ability to control her powers, she quickly learns that the world is bigger and more dangerous than sheâd ever imagined. Veronique must uncover what MawMaw was trying to protect her from before itâs too late.
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K. Ibura is a writer and visual artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The middle child of five, she grew up in a city full of music and culture, a neighborhood full of oak trees and mosquitoes, and a home full of art and activism. She has written two short story collections for adults: Ancient, Ancientâwinner of the James Tiptree Jr. Literary Awardâand When the World Wounds. Her debut novel and first book for young people, When the World Turned Upside Down, was published in February 2022. Find her online at kiburabooks.com.
