Kendall Kulper is an author living in Cambridge, MA. She writes historical fantasy for young adult readers, including Murder for the Modern Girl (JLG Selection), Salt & Storm (YALSA Best Books for Young Adults, JLG Selection) and Drift & Dagger (JLG Selection). She graduated from Harvard University with an honors degree in History & Literature and lives with her husband, two daughters, and much-Instagrammed dog, Abby. Visit her online at kendallkulper.com and @kendallkulper
★ "A riveting and suspenseful exploration of the dark, gritty side
of 1930s Hollywood. . . . [A] genre-crossing mystery, which has
elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction."—Shelf
Awareness, Starred Review
"This fast-paced mystery twists and turns, providing snippets of
real 1934 history to bring the story to life. . . . the snappy
dialogue and a humdinger of a final plot twist offer a satisfying
read. . . . An exciting addition to any high school mystery or
historical fiction collection."—School Library Journal
"Kulper returns with another gripping mystery novel that also
features romance and action among the glitz and glamour of 1930s
Hollywood. Readers will find familiar themes of harassment in
Hollywood, hearkening to modern-day issues such as the #MeToo
movement. The mystery component keeps the pages turning as the two
main characters grow closer and work toward a
resolution."—Booklist
"An engrossing supernatural murder mystery and a fierce ode to
feminism."—BookPage
"Kulper delivers an action-packed mystery replete with witty
dialogue and buoyed by an ardent, slow-burn romance that enthralls
while spotlighting Hollywood’s long history of abusing,
commodifying, and discarding women."—Publishers Weekly
"Full of high-stakes tension, this exploration of what happens when
powerful men don’t get what they want will resonate with ongoing
conversations about women’s vulnerability in the entertainment
industry. Refreshingly, Henny is no damsel in distress, and the
simmering enemies-to-lovers romance with Declan, whose hard
exterior disguises a heart of gold, is rewarding. . . . An
atmospheric page-turner with real-world resonance."—Kirkus
Reviews
"Kulper’s follow-up to Murder for the Modern Girl (BCCB 5/22)
delivers the same gritty world-building. . . . Henny follows in
Ruby’s footsteps as another confident, savvy heroine. . . . Henny
and Declan’s sharp, funny banter and earnest chemistry provide the
heart and spine throughout the gruesome mysteries and supernatural
thrills of another superb novel from Kulper."—The Bulletin for the
Center of Children’s Books
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