This Dark Paradise

Ages 14 And Up

In this YA fantasy debut, a girl visits the enchanted island of her dreams only to discover that its magic is horribly cursed.

In the tenements where Lucia lives, everyone dreams of making it to the enchanted island of Estaralla, where fountains reveal your deepest desires and caverns allow you to whisper with the dead. Lucia is desperate to reach the island, not to experience its wonders, but to fulfill her debt to a dangerous gang—by stealing the source of the island’s magic.

When Lucia cons her way into a tour guide position, she finally has the opportunity she needs. Torn between a boy who once broke her heart and a girl with a dark secret, Lucia soon discovers that something sinister is happening behind the enchantments…and she might not survive the island’s magic long enough to steal it.

This dark YA fantasy with a bisexual love triangle is perfect for fans of Caraval and These Violent Delights.

About the Author

Erin Luken was a longtime resident of New England until she finally abandoned winter for year-round sun in San Diego. When not writing or working her job as a software support engineer, she enjoys being active outdoors, preferably in the mountains. Erin writes speculative stories about morally questionable queer girls doing their best in a brutal world. Esluken.com • Instagram: @erinluken • Twitter: @esluken