The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

Name: The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
Brand: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
SKU: 9781682636114
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By Andrew Joseph White

4.5

( 10,459 ratings, 2,885 reviews)

Summary

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White is a captivating young adult novel that weaves the tale of Silas, a medium who grapples with his unusual abilities in a rigid, Victorian society. As he uncovers the dark secrets hidden within his world, he must navigate a web of danger and deception to uncover the truth and find his place.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by alternative history and love a mix of eerie, suspenseful narratives that explore LGBTQ+ themes and societal constraints. Filled with captivating characters and dark, gothic elements, it’s perfect for fans looking for a thought-provoking and emotional journey.

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth

New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time! Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all.

Description

Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all.

London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old trans, autistic Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedient Speaker wife.

After a failed attempt to escape an arranged marriage, Silas is diagnosed with Veil sickness—a mysterious disease sending violet-eyed women into madness—and shipped away to Braxton's Finishing School and Sanitorium. When the ghosts of missing students start begging Silas for help, he decides to reach into Braxton's innards and expose its guts to the world—so long as the school doesn't break him first.

Featuring an autistic trans protagonist in a historical setting, Andrew Joseph White's much-anticipated sophomore novel does not back down from exposing the violence of the patriarchy and the harm inflicted on trans youth who are forced into conformity.

Awards & Recognition:

A Stonewall Honor Book in Young Adult Literature
A Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the Year
A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book
A Booklist Editors' Choice
A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Instant New York Times Bestseller! A blood-soaked and nauseating triumph that cuts like a scalpel and reads like your darkest nightmare.

New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time in The Spirit Bares Its Teeth.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White has received positive reviews for its visceral, incisive prose and richly developed world. The book masterfully explores themes important to trans and autistic teens, making the story both empowering and unsettlingly horrific. Characters are deeply complex, creating a sympathetic and gripping narrative that readers find riveting and emotionally impactful.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682636114

Publisher: Peachtree Publishers,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Peachtree Publishers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 465g

Pages: 400

Collections

Andrew Joseph White Fiction LGBTQ+ Young Adult

About the Author

Andrew Joseph White is a queer, trans author from Virginia, where he grew up falling in love with monsters and wishing he could be one too. He received his MFA in Creative Writing from George Mason University in 2022 and has a habit of cuddling random street cats. Andrew writes about trans kids with claws and fangs, and what happens when they bite back.