{"product_id":"between-sun-and-shadow","title":"Between Sun and Shadow","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaura Genn\u003c\/b\u003e writes about queer teens confronting fantastical challenges. She graduated with a BS in strategic communication and enjoys building with LEGO(R) bricks, having TV marathons, and playing competitive Street Fighter. She lives with her girlfriend and three goofy rescue cats somewhere in New Jersey, surrounded by an ever-growing collection of dragon tchotchkes. Follow her on Instagram and Threads @lauragennauthor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile a romance at its heart, Genn's debut doesn't lack action, with punchy fight scenes and violent moments of well-placed horror. . . . An excellent title for libraries with teens who love genre-blending romance. \n\u003cbr\u003e--School Library Journal (starred review) \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is a fresh take on the Hades and Persephone tale. Kori and Adria's dynamic is electric, both suffering from the weight and loneliness that come with duty. Recommended for fans of sci-fi and Greek mythology. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Booklist \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA unique and lore-rich story with queer yearning at its core. \n\u003ci\u003eBetween Sun and Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on an intense, action-packed ride that immerses you in its tidally-locked planet from page one and keeps you locked in until the end. In turns funny, thrilling, and romantic, Genn weaves a deeply imaginative tale with a lush, intricately built world and strikes a perfect balance between sharp political intrigue and moments that make the reader's heart swell with affection for the delightful characters. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Louangie Bou-Montes, Author of Till the Last Beat of My Heart \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBetween Sun and Shadow \u003c\/i\u003eis a gorgeous, high-voltage exploration of love, belonging, and sapphic joy, built on an intricate, breathtaking world, whip-smart prose, and characters that will stay with you long after the story ends. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Ashley Shuttleworth, author of The Hollow Star Saga \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn enthralling, intricately-built, and hopeful sci-fi that feels simultaneously fresh and nostalgic. \n\u003ci\u003eBetween Sun and Shadow \u003c\/i\u003efeatures characters who'll steal your heart, explosive political intrigue, and high-chemistry sapphic yearning to swoon for. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Claire Winn, author of City of Shattered Light \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt its core, this is an inspiring tale about queer teens conquering the odds to live as their truest selves. . . . A heartfelt Sapphic romance wrapped in exciting otherworldly action. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Kirkus Reviews \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVivid worldbuilding and richly imagined character arcs, balanced against moments of well-timed humor, create a real treat for speculative romance and science fantasy fans. \n\u003cbr\u003e--Andrea Tang, author of To the Death and These Deadly Prophecies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant superpowers, eccentric robots, and speculative tech. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing fun and stylish case art beneath the hardcover dust jacket!\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSixteen-year-old Kori struggles to be a dutiful heiress to the Daylands, a post-cataclysmic society reliant on chip implants to retain memory. With a strict routine and an overly cautious mother, Kori has only one friend, Aspect--an industrial robot she's repurposed. Determined to awaken sentience in her metal companion, Kori crash-lands in enemy territory while hunting for a memory that might do the trick. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRavaged by radiation from a meteorite, the citizens of the Shadowlands have evolved into beast-like creatures with supernatural abilities. Adria, a winged mutant, has wrested control of the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parents--but not everyone is so willing to embrace her leadership. What better way to instill confidence in her court than by capturing a foreign princess and demanding ransom? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, what began as a political maneuver transforms into a potent attraction as Kori's longing for relationship echoes Adria's own. Granted free rein of Adria's fortress, Kori stumbles upon a startling revelation that could upend the Daylands entirely. As rebellion grows and Adria's precarious hold on her throne wavers, Adria and Kori must join forces to avert all-out war. Does a queen of shadows really stand a chance with a princess of sunlight? Or has the chasm between their nations grown too wide? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA science fantasy \"Beauty and the Beast,\" this action-packed adventure is written in dual point of view and layered with a charming robot, a cuddly three-headed dog, mind-bending twists, and sapphic yearning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/01\/2026 pg. 56 (EAN 9781682638187, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2026 (EAN 9781682638187, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781682638187, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Peachtree Teen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496088404246,"sku":"9781682638187","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781682638187.jpg?v=1783052951","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/between-sun-and-shadow","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}