{"product_id":"verity-vox-and-the-curse-of-foxfire-verity-vox","title":"Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire (Verity Vox)","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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDon Martin was born in Appalachia and now lives with his husband on a horse ranch outside of Chicago, where he produces his inquisitive interview podcast, \n\u003ci\u003eHead On Fire\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003ci\u003eVerity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire\u003c\/i\u003e is his debut novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Podcaster Martin, making his YA debut, blends supernatural fare with mundane, cozy elements into a warmly engaging tale about finding one's place in the world. The sprawling Appalachian setting and nature-infused witchcraft give the narrative a timeless, folkloric feel.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Martin skillfully blends the cozy magic of healing and mending [...] [and his] evocative, painterly descriptions bring it all to life [...]. Beneath it all is poignant subtext about poverty, neglect, the abuse of power, and the prison of conformity--but at heart, it's the witchy tale of home, belonging, and healing (with a quiet but well-earned queer romance) that will beguile readers.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[ \n\u003ci\u003eVerity Vox\u003c\/i\u003e] combines elements of fantasy, folk horror, and historical fiction with rich characterization, commentary on poverty and exploitation, and a subtle yet sweet queer romance. [...] This atmospheric and heartfelt story of community and coming-of-age is sure to bewitch readers.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Appalachian readers will instantly recognize home.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Beautifully written, quizzical, and sharp, Don Martin's Verity, brings the whimsy of witches to the vibrant tapestry of real American History. The gift of a brand new American Tall Tale, in this urgent time when we need it most.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--K. Ancrum, author of \n\u003ci\u003eIcarus\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Corruption of Hollis Brown\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eVerity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire\u003c\/i\u003e is quite simply magical! A book that can stand beside (or fly by broomstick next to) the classics and will be included as one in no time.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Jason June, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eOut of the Blue \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eThe Spells We Cast\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"One of the most genuinely witchy books I have read. It's not just the glamour of spellcraft but about the responsibility of possessing it.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e --C.L. Polk, World Fantasy Award-winning author of \n\u003ci\u003eWitchmark\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\u003eAn Instant \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER! \u003cbr\u003eIndie Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e2026 ALA Rainbow List title\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWELCOME TO FOXFIRE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe rules here are simple: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't look in the trees. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't whistle in the woods at night. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't answer if you hear your \n\u003cbr\u003ename called. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd remember . . . everything wants. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVerity Vox is a witch-in-training who has never met a problem her spells can't solve. 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