
You don't want to be here when November comes.
Everyone leaves before the storms come...except me. I am the only one who remains on Isle Royal, ready to embrace the legendary Lake Superior storms that turn the skies wicked and the water dark. For most of the year, I am human. Partly. But when the gales of November come, my humanity fades with the storms. I speak with the lake, the winds, and I wait for the ships that will shudder and sink. And for every life that is lost, I grow stronger. Only this year, I am not alone on the island. A boy has sought refuge here, hoping to escape the pain of his human life. I should send him away, before he learns who--or what--I really am. Yet his touch warms the iciness of my faulty human heart, and his kiss makes me feel almost...human. But the storms are already on their way. And when the witch of November arrives, I won't be able to protect him.LOCUS Magazine: A Best Book of 2017!
"...A romantic thriller with an original premise." - School Library Journal "Three-dimensional vividness...An emotional and dramatic tale of an otherwordly relationship." - Kirkus Reviews "The November Girl is a magnetic, magical read, and one that should absolutely be on your to-read list." - Hypable "Complex and haunting, The November Girl looks for the light in the darkest of places. Powerful and evocative." - Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award-winning author of The Female of The Species "Kang leaves the reader breathless as she brings the reader with Anda and Hector in a heart-pounding romance that must survive the storm." - Mia Siegert, author of Jerkbait "With her trademark beautiful prose, Lydia Kang's love story between a troubled boy and a literal force of nature is exquisitely drawn and heart-wrenching. Set in the unforgiving autumn forests on Lake Superior's Isle Royale, you'll be rooting for Hector and Anda to find strength in each other despite very real threats beyond their control. Magical and thrilling, The November Girl will haunt you long after you finish." - Maurene Goo, author of I Believe In A Thing Called Love "The November Girl should be savored by lantern, under a wool blanket on a chilly rainswept night. Brimming with Lydia Kang's smart prose and evocative imagery, The November Girl is an atmospheric, haunting tale of love, sacrifice, and self-acceptance that builds like a rogue wave toward its stunning conclusion." - Elle Cosimano, award-winning author of Nearly Gone "An intense and beautifully written romance that had me bracing myself until the final page." - Brenda Drake, NYT bestselling author of Thief of Lies "Absolutely stunning in its beauty! I've never read a book quite like The November Girl. You don't want to miss this unique and mesmerizing tale." - Pintip Dunn, NYT bestselling author of Forget Tomorrow