Magic
can cast a spell on anyone and anything. Twins Mae and Rossa soon discover this
after visiting their Aunt Rita’s house along with her ward Bevan across two
summers.
Rita’s
house possesses so many powerful secrets; Bobby the cat is more than just your
average feline, Sweet James is a forceful power that lurks behind the wallpaper
and an evil spirit haunts every corner of the house.
Mae
and Rossa first visit their Aunt’s house when they are 14 and dismissed the
strange occurrences. But returning three years later will forever alter their
take on life.
Obsession,
first love and fear – the house feeds on the strong emotions of its occupants
and changes their perceptions.
Sweet James has a hold over Bevan, forcing her
to commit horrific deeds and inflict immense pain. While Mae is captivated by
Bevan and promises her anything, her infatuation will lead her down a dark path
that she may never recover from. Rossa is at the mercy of the dark forces
inhabiting the house and is no longer sure who he can trust or believe.
Written
in second and third person, the reader can experience the characters emotions,
thoughts and soul-destroying conflicts. Bevan isn’t just manipulating Mae,
Rossa is also fair game. Creating a competition for emotions while pitting Mae
and Rossa against each other.
Caught
between layers of an alternate world, Mae will have to decide on what
ultimately wins based on what she knows – power or silence. In an almighty showdown
of good versus evil who will win? The binds of a witch’s dark magic will have
far reaching consequences than Mae or Rossa ever knew.
Title: Other Words For Smoke
Author: Sarah Maria Griffin
Publisher: Titan Books, $19.99
Publication Date: 1 May 2019
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781789090086
For ages: 14+
Type: Young Adult Fiction
