Weaving Magic

He loves magic. She loves romance. Can illusions be shattered without disastrous consequences?

Synopsis: He loves magic. She loves romance. But the biggest illusion is the one Shantel and Christopher perform together.  Sixteen- year- old Christopher fights to stay sober while fifteen-year-old Shantel struggles in the aftermath of her mother’s death and seeks refuge in a fantasy world. But the unacknowledged roots of their problems refuse to stay buried and soon, the two are headed toward a deadly magic trick. Can Shantel and Christopher move beyond magical illusions to find love?

Weaving Magic Discussion Guide

“…Not only do we see things from Shantel’s point of view but also Christopher’s.  I really enjoyed this aspect of the story as Christopher is attending AA meetings and meets up with his sponsor.  I was fascinated by what Christopher was going through in his life….” Novels, News and Notes from Your NW Neighbors

“…The main boy, Christopher, is the kind of magician you’d find in a talent show- just a normal boy, no special powers and no absurd levels of perfection about him…”—A Book So Fathomless

 

Blog Posts About Weaving Magic:

The Best Books with YA Bad Boys

Author Interview–A Sense of Fiction Blog Post

Researching Weaving Magic–Blog Post

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle’s Magic–Guest Post at Nerdy Book Club Blog
Mentoring Kids-At-Risk Blog Interview–Carrie Pearson Blog Host

Everett Herald Article about Art Program with Drug Court at Denney Juvenile Justice Center