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Biographical Note:
Mars Lauderbaugh is a nonbinary artist located in the Pacific Northwest working primarily on book covers, character design, and comics. They'll never say no to drawing space, trans & queer rep, or unreasonably detailed swords.
Review Quotes:
Praise for Hollow Magic
★ "Lauderbaugh weaves this story's threads together with beautiful illustrations and rich, vibrant colors . . .
This is a gorgeous debut, complete in a single volume, with added notes and worldbuilding. Highly recommended for YA collections." -
School Library Journal,
starred review
"The worldbuilding is robust and full of potential... Lauderbaugh's character design, rich colors, and linework are highly appealing . . .
A satisfying story of found family and fey magic from an artist to watch."
-Kirkus
"A teenage witch seeking a way to tame her volatile magic finds more than she bargained for in Lauderbaugh's enchanting debut . . .
fans of magical found family narratives will find much to enjoy in this visually enticing tale." -
Publishers Weekly
"Lauderbaugh's engaging adventure features art full of gorgeous softcolored backgrounds, glowing depictions of magical threads, and fantastical settings, all of which will pull in readers . . .
Recommended for anyone looking for adventure, magic, new friends, and romance." -
Booklist
Publisher Marketing:
Hollow Magic is a highly anticipated young adult fantasy graphic novel from creator Mars Lauderbaugh (illustrator of the Cemetery Boys cover) about found family, magic, and the power of deciding for yourself who you truly are.
Raised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers. But when a witch's magic is left long enough in the fey realm, it becomes supercharged, painful to use, and potentially even dangerous.
Following a rumor that the village of Harp is home to a witch who might be able to help control her magic, Rosefinch discovers an ancient ruined castle with the inhabitants long gone; the only remaining soul a knight cursed to stand a frozen guard at the entrance. The magic she uses to free them melts more than just the ice, and soon, Rosefinch is falling for this charming stranger. But Thierry has secrets of their own, as do other members of the Harp family still hidden within the castle walls. The Harp witch's wicked magic ripped this family apart for a reason, and Rosefinch must find a way to stop the curse or she'll lose Thierry--and the chance to learn the truth about her magic--forever.
With mesmerizing art and a sweeping queer romance, this spellbinding fairy tale shows the power of found family and love where we least expect it.
Review Citations:
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School Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 84 (EAN 9781250344816, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
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Publishers Weekly 05/11/2026 (EAN 9781250344816, Hardcover)
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Booklist 06/01/2026 (EAN 9781250344816, Hardcover)
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Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2026 (EAN 9781250344816, Hardcover)
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Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2026 (EAN 9781250344816, Hardcover)
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Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2026 (EAN 9781250344809, Paperback)
Contributor Bio:Lauderbaugh, Mars
Mars Lauderbaugh is a nonbinary artist located in the Pacific Northwest working primarily on book covers, character design, and comics. They'll never say no to drawing space, trans & queer rep, or unreasonably detailed swords.
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