You're listening to all the Backlist, a weekly show of book books that are not new.

I'm Tears of Price coming to you from Book Riot.

This week I'm going to be diving into the stacks to talk about two twisty boarding school

YA books.

But first, let's hear from our sponsor.

Today's episode is brought to you by This Dark Descent by Caitlin Josephson.

In this spellbinding, a new fantasy full of entry, romance, and pulse pounding action,

Makira, the daughter of a renowned family of enchanted horse breeders, must enter a treacherous

horse race to save her family's ranch.

Her mission soon unites her with R.E.L., an impressive yet illicit enchanter.

And Damien, a dashing young lord in the midst of a secession battle.

Both have their own reasons to help Makira, as well as their own blood feuds to avenge.

And a world as dangerous as this, will the need for vengeance but your Makira's chances

of winning or will another writhers dagger, so it's coming at her from all angles.

This is a unique fantasy world steeped in Jewish folklore.

This book has been described as a scorpion races meet speakee blinders, which is an interesting

combination I've never heard of before.

It's also been compared to Six of Crows, which I love.

Make sure to pick up the new book.

And thanks again to This Dark Descent by Caitlin Josephson for sponsoring this episode.

Today's episode is brought to you by Hanover Square Press.

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