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Ellie Ellie
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Expected 19 Jan 27From award-winning author K. Ancrum comes a striking and original YA novel about a troubled girl who meets an otherworldly creature, the next read for fans of Kacen Callender and Ari Tison.
Ellie is counting down the days until high school is over. She just has to make it four more months until she’s in charge of her own life and away from her negligent guardian. One night while at the gas station, Ellie encounters someone stealing food. Someone who looks exactly like her. Another Ellie. Even more strange is that in an instant, the creature changes again, and takes on the appearance of a new person.
Ellie and the stranger form an uneasy relationship, and he soon reveals himself to be an ancient creature trapped in human form. Ellie's the only one who can help him recover an item from his past that has the power to secure his freedom -- as well as her own. As they delve deeper into each other’s histories, they will discover that perhaps they were always meant to cross paths, and save each other.
K. Ancrum's breathtaking new YA novel is magical, visceral, and memorable -- a must have for fans of deeply emotional reads like EVERY DAY and COMPOUND FRACTURE.
Ellie is counting down the days until high school is over. She just has to make it four more months until she’s in charge of her own life and away from her negligent guardian. One night while at the gas station, Ellie encounters someone stealing food. Someone who looks exactly like her. Another Ellie. Even more strange is that in an instant, the creature changes again, and takes on the appearance of a new person.
Ellie and the stranger form an uneasy relationship, and he soon reveals himself to be an ancient creature trapped in human form. Ellie's the only one who can help him recover an item from his past that has the power to secure his freedom -- as well as her own. As they delve deeper into each other’s histories, they will discover that perhaps they were always meant to cross paths, and save each other.
K. Ancrum's breathtaking new YA novel is magical, visceral, and memorable -- a must have for fans of deeply emotional reads like EVERY DAY and COMPOUND FRACTURE.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
384 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication January 19, 2027
About the author
K. Ancrum
15 books2,134 followersK. Ancrum, is an author of award winning speculative contemporary YA notably THE WICKER KING, DARLING and most recently the critically acclaimed ICARUS. K. is a Chicago native passionate about diversity and representation in young adult fiction. She currently writes most of her work in the lush gardens of the Chicago Art Institute.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I had the pleasure of reading an early copy of this book and it was such a delight! A fascinating take on classic supernatural trope with an MC who you can’t help but adore, engaging side characters, and a some very emotional moments. Everyone who picks this up is in for a real treat!
Review of advance copy received from Author
one of my favorites of ancrum's parables, ellie ellie is a gorgeous, vicious story of identity, community, autonomy, and being seen for who you truly are, rather what the world believes you are.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
unhinged. but also the softest. ahh, the mortifying ordeal of being known and the rewards of being loved!
Review of advance copy received from Author
this is my all-time favorite K. Ancrum book, and that says a LOT since i absolutely adore every single one of her original works.
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