![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() " -IndieReader "It's as if Arden took her life experiences within the Vieux Carré, assembled a few Hogwarts students as Avengers, channeled Magneto into Wednesday Addams, drenched the process in Parisian detail, and penned the great American novel." " The Casquette Girls by Alys Arden is eerie, magical, and gritty, getting into the grimy seams of New Orleans in the tradition of Anne Rice or Poppy Z Brite." -SP Reviews "The French Quarter of New Orleans is the beautiful yet sinister backdrop for Alys Arden's debut novel The Casquette Girls. "In this Southern Gothic love letter to the spookier side of New Orleans's storied past, Arden spins out a moody tale of magic and mystery.A thoroughly satisfying page-turner and a strong debut." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Debut author Arden offers readers a full plate of Southern Gothic atmospherics and sparkling teen romance in a patiently crafted tale that will best reward careful readers.Satisfying teen entertainment but also a cathartic, uncompromising tribute to New Orleans." - Kirkus Reviews "A slow-burning novel in the tradition of Anne Rice." - Rue Morgue Magazine - "The Casquette Girls is a delicious Southern Gothic vampire story that will make you want to catch the next flight to New Orleans." -Forever Young Adult "A smart story with a surprising amount of emotional depth.in the grand tradition of Buffy and The Lost Boys. ![]()
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