{"product_id":"the-otherwoods-9781547615018","title":"The Otherwoods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Stonewall Honor Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndie Next Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003eEditor's Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Otherwoods is calling. And it won't be ignored.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome would call River Rydell a 'chosen one': born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. After all, it's not like anyone actually believes River can see these things-or that anyone even believes monsters exist in the first place. So the way River sees it, it's better to keep their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut The Otherwoods won't be ignored any longer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen River's only friend (and crush) Avery is kidnapped and dragged into The Otherwoods by monsters, River has no choice but to confront the world they've seen only in their nightmares-but reality turns out be more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a wayward teen spirit as their guide, River must face the monsters of The Otherwoods and their own fears to save Avery and become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJustine Pucella Winans will have you cowering and cackling as you follow River's reluctant hero's journey, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eDoll Bones, Ghost Squad, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eToo Bright to See.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustine Pucella Winans\u003c\/b\u003e is a queer and nonbinary writer who resides in Los Angeles with their husband and orange tabby cat. They graduated with a B.F.A in Acting from Chapman University and now work at a talent agency. Originally from Cleveland, they still say \"pop\" and have love for the city, just not the cold. When not writing, they try their best at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, read an alarming amount of manga, and try to make pasta even a fourth as good as their nonna's. Connect with them on Twitter and Instagram @JustinePWinans and www.justinepucellawinans.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878299111698,"sku":"9781547615018","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_eba5d8b9-49f8-4de5-8fed-00c2edf2529f.jpg?v=1751364613","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-otherwoods-9781547615018","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}