{"product_id":"the-hanging-bones","title":"The Hanging Bones","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\u003eElle Tesch\u003c\/b\u003e has lived just east of Vancouver, British Columbia her entire life. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it was inevitable that she would daydream about what might lurk in those trees. She twists places she loves and writes what she knows best: hungry monsters, casually cruel villains, and ace-spec girls in the stories they deserve. When not writing, Elle can be found reading whatever she can get her hands on, wrestling with her current cross-stitch project, or re-watching Pride \u0026amp; Prejudice (2005) for the 72nd time. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"Tesch has crafted an enthralling dark fantasy that immerses readers in inventive descriptions, intriguing analogies, and rich folkloric elements. ... A delightful and terrifying read.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \"A \n\u003cb\u003estrong, compelling voice\u003c\/b\u003e will draw readers in from the very beginning, and an easy-to-hate villain combines with an easy-to-love heroine for an \n\u003cb\u003eunputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e Germanic adventure with interesting side characters to boot. The magical and densely atmospheric Wielinde Forest, Katrin's wonderful canine companion, Rudi, and aro-ace representation top off a well-balanced, slowly building tale.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Tesch has written \n\u003cb\u003ean unforgettable gothic gem\u003c\/b\u003e that you can't help but become swept up within. With lush, evocative worldbuilding, and a delightful cast of characters, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003erequired reading on a rainy day with a cup of tea.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --Xan Kaur, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eWhen Devils Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eMonstrous and sharp\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e will ensnare you with its richly immersive world, lush prose and compelling characters. A refreshing and wholly unique spin on the genre, Tesch's gothic sophomore novel is \n\u003cb\u003ea bone-chilling delight\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --IV Marie, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eImmortal Consequences\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eHaunting and atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e has everything I love in YA fantasy: a richly developed world, a cast of compelling characters, and a distinctive gothic flavor. Steeped in folklore, Tesch's sophomore novel is \n\u003cb\u003ea stunning contribution to the genre\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Keshe Chow, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eFor No Mortal Creature\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hanging Bones\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003elures you in\u003c\/b\u003e like a bough spirit \n\u003cb\u003eand devours you whole\u003c\/b\u003e. ... And even when the forest around them shudders and snarls, her characters stand sharp, soft, and true. I'd follow them into the trees any day.\" --Mikayla Bridge, author of \n\u003ci\u003eOf Flame and Fury\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eHeart-wrenching and full of fury\u003c\/b\u003e, Tesch brings Germanic folklore to terrifying life in this exploration of what makes a monster and the choices we face when confronted by them. Fierce protagonist Katrin and the chilling monsters she takes on--both man and otherwise--will have readers racing to reach the thrilling conclusion of the Breimar Hunt. \n\u003cb\u003eA tale as brutal and beautiful as the bones strung throughout Wielinde Forest\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Crystal Seitz, author of \n\u003ci\u003eInheritance of Scars\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eBeast Becomes Her\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eVicious, lethal and refreshingly unique\u003c\/b\u003e, Tesch has crafted a richly imagined world brimming with danger and unforgettable villains. Be warned--the Forest Folk will drag you into the depths of Wielinde from the very first page.\" --E.V. Woods, author of \n\u003ci\u003eGirls of Dark Divine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"The strength of Tesch's \n\u003cb\u003efantastic imagination\u003c\/b\u003e lies in its commitment to animism. ... \n\u003cb\u003eVivid and suspenseful\u003c\/b\u003e, this is good choice for older teens hungry for a balance of coziness and horror.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"An intriguing premise, clipped pace, and atmospheric tone ... make for \n\u003cb\u003ea fun, suitably gory folk horror\u003c\/b\u003e with a heroine dead set on an extremely satisfying murder at its center.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Set in a sentient city built upon the bones of a dead god, \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003ea wonderful exploration of complex family dynamics, self-determination, and first love\u003c\/b\u003e, all set against the backdrop of an ancient battle generations in the making.\" --Kalyn Josephson, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThis Dark Descent \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eThe Storm Crow\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An \n\u003cb\u003eaction-packed\u003c\/b\u003e debut about duty and divinity, with layered family dynamics, a lovers-to-enemies romance to sink your teeth into, and a setting so vivid, you can feel the cold--and the toll of the Vesper Bells--in your bones. \n\u003cb\u003eMoody, fun, and wholly original\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Allison Saft, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times-\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Fragile Enchantment\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An \n\u003cb\u003eutterly fresh\u003c\/b\u003e tale you'll want to read over and over again, \n\u003ci\u003e What Wakes the Bells \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003estuns from the first page to the last\u003c\/b\u003e, reverberating through your heart like a vesper bell--without the doom, of course. Mina is the demisexual heroine of my dreams, whose love--for her family and friends, for her duty and her heart--creates its own powerful, world-shaking magic.\" --Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eSo Let Them Burn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003ea haunting, page-turning mystery\u003c\/b\u003e set in an exquisitely wrought gothic city, where ancient beauty and eldritch horrors walk side by side. The lush prose, immersive world building, and ominous atmosphere make for \n\u003cb\u003ea thrilling and unique YA fantasy debut\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Nicki Pau Preto, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eBonesmith\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Tesch's debut is \n\u003cb\u003erife with imaginative worldbuilding\u003c\/b\u003e that renders Vaiwyn with as much humanity as headstrong and likable Mina. ... \n\u003cb\u003eThere is much to love in this inventive adventure\u003c\/b\u003e, including the clever setting, ominous atmosphere, and complex character relationships.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"In this gothic, gory story, the central conceit of worldbuilding is the core attraction. In a metaphor made literal through \n\u003cb\u003estrong writing\u003c\/b\u003e, Vaiwyn is a living, breathing, changing city with a mercurial personality. ... \n\u003cb\u003eA fun, creepy read with a surprisingly gentle end.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Darkness abounds in almost all directions here, as issues of grief, consent, addiction, and toxic love are explored, and readers looking for some action with their melodrama will be delighted by expansive fight scenes. A love that is anything but instant (Mina is clearly described as demisexual) and a setting that comes to life around characters with complicated relationship dynamics all combine for \n\u003cb\u003ea satisfyingly atmospheric fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eRiveting\u003c\/b\u003e ... Teen readers hungry for dark academia and complex magical lore are sure to devour \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e. --Cristina Iannarino, Books on the Square, in \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA stunningly atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e debut that is both \n\u003cb\u003ewildly imaginative and wholly unique\u003c\/b\u003e. Tesch crafts her world with utmost devotion and delivers a sweeping fantasy brimming with dark romance and infused with gothic flair.\" --Skyla Arndt, author of \n\u003ci\u003eTogether We Rot \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA can't-miss debut\u003c\/b\u003e! With \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e, Tesch has created a fantasy world that is both \n\u003cb\u003ecompletely absorbing and utterly new\u003c\/b\u003e. Your heart will race as her winning cast of characters navigate a maze of city streets shadowed by enigmatic gods, terrifying gargoyles, and intensely personal stakes.\"--Christine Calella, author of \n\u003ci\u003eLiar's Kingdom \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e is \n\u003cb\u003estunningly atmospheric and wholly original \u003c\/b\u003e... a clever, intricate gothic fantasy that's as brilliantly built as the sentient city where the story takes place.\" --Lyndall Clipstone, author of \n\u003ci\u003eLakesedge\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eTenderly, I am Devoured\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eGripping and atmospheric\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e resounds with action and angst and echoes with the complexities of grief, family, connection, and belonging. Tesch's epic storytelling of a living city seized by fear of murderous statues, ticking clocks, and waking saints delivers \n\u003cb\u003ethe demisexual love story we've been waiting for\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --Leanne Schwartz, author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Prayer for Vengeance\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eTo a Darker Shore\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e comes a rich, gothic fantasy steeped in Germanic folklore about a girl who enters a dangerous, magical hunt with the goal of winning the death of her predatory overlord. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of Adalyn Grace, Maggie Stiefvater, and V.E. Schwab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome monsters are born. Some are made. All can be killed.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce every few years, the Scavenge Moon rises. From beyond its pale glow steps the Breimar Stag, an otherworldly creature with eyes of burning gold. Any reckless adventurer who chooses to join the hunt for the stag only has until the Scavenge Moon sets to claim their prize--if they catch it, they are granted the death of any person of their choice. And if no one catches it, the stag will claim one of the hunters' souls instead. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKatrin has lived on the border of the forest her whole life, raised on tales of the Folk that dwell within. As a gamekeeper for the baron who rules over the region, she is saddled with the onerous task of escorting the entitled nobles who descend upon her home for the Breimar Hunt. None of them respect the forest or its legends, and Katrin is only too happy to let them risk their foolish necks for what they see as a cheap thrill. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen her beloved cousin becomes the latest target of the baron's lecherous appetites, Katrin knows only his death will keep her family safe, and the only way she can claim his life is to win the hunt herself. But something hungry has begun to stir in the woods, something even older and more powerful than the stag. As the horrifying, mutilated bodies pile up, Katrin begins to question where the true danger lies. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso by Elle Tesch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhat Wakes the Bells\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. 59 (EAN 9781250379740, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250379740, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781250379740, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/15\/2026 (EAN 9781250379740, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eTesch, Elle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElle Tesch\u003c\/b\u003e has lived just east of Vancouver, British Columbia her entire life. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it was inevitable that she would daydream about what might lurk in those trees. She twists places she loves and writes what she knows best: hungry monsters, casually cruel villains, and ace-spec girls in the stories they deserve. 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