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Book Synopsis: Part dark gothic fantasy, part journey into the bizarre, this delicious blending of tall tales and Latin American surrealism will haunt you as you devour it! "Highly imaginative and powerfully affecting."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
1836, Wisconsin. Catalina lives with her pa and brother in a ramshackle cabin on the edge of the wilderness. Harsh winters have brought the family to the brink of starvation, and Catalina has replaced her poet's soul with an unyielding determination to keep Pa and her brother alive.
When a sudden illness claims Pa, a strange man appears—a man covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes. He scoops up her brother and disappears, leaving behind a bird with crimson wings. Catalina can’t let this man—if that’s what he is—have her brother. So, she grabs Pa’s knife and follows the bird.
Along the way, she finds help from a young lumberjack, who has his own reasons for hunting the Man of Sap. As their journey takes them deeper into the woods, they encounter strange beasts and tormented spirits. The more they uncover about the Man of Sap, the more they learn how deeply Catalina’s fate is entwined with his, planted long ago in cursed seeds.
An enchanting mixture of American tall tales and Faustian elements, Before the Devil Knows You’re Here centers a fierce Mexican American poet on a quest to save her brother. Autumn Krause’s vivid, haunting prose and rich symbolism make this a must-read for fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Erin Craig.
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Are you ready to embark on a journey into a world of dark gothic fantasy and Latin American surrealism? Look no further than "Before the Devil Knows You're Here"! This captivating blend of tall tales and vivid imagery will leave you spellbound as you devour every page. Don't miss out on this highly imaginative and powerfully affecting novel that has received praise from reviewers and readers alike.
Transport yourself to 1836 Wisconsin, where Catalina and her family are on the brink of starvation. With her determination to keep her loved ones alive, Catalina's poet's soul is replaced by unyielding resilience. But when her pa falls ill and a strange, otherworldly man appears, covered in bark, leaves growing from his head, and sap dripping from his eyes, Catalina's life takes an unexpected turn. Determined to protect her brother, Catalina sets out on a suspenseful adventure, armed only with her father's knife and guided by a bird with crimson wings.
As Catalina embarks on her journey, she finds an unlikely ally in a young lumberjack, who shares her desire to hunt down the mysterious Man of Sap. Together, they face strange beasts and encounter tormented spirits in the depths of the woods. With each revelation about the Man of Sap, Catalina discovers the intricate ties between her own destiny and his. This enchanting combination of American tall tales and Faustian elements will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the secrets planted long ago in cursed seeds.
If you're a fan of Maggie Stiefvater and Erin Craig, you won't want to miss Autumn Krause's "Before the Devil Knows You're Here". Krause's vivid and haunting prose, coupled with rich symbolism, will transport you to a world unlike any other. Immerse yourself in the captivating story of a fierce Mexican American poet on a quest to save her brother. Don't wait any longer – delve into this enthralling tale by clicking here!
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