{"product_id":"9781250297563","title":"A Neon Darkness","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA Neon Darkness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Lauren Shippen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Neon Darkness\u003c\/i\u003e, the second Bright Sessions novel from creator Lauren Shippen, features villain Damien, who can make anyone want what he wants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Gorham always gets what he wants. But the power of persuasion is as potent a blessing as it is a curse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert is alone until a group of strangers who can do impossible things—produce flames without flint, conduct electricity with their hands, and see visions of the past—welcome him. They call themselves \u003ci\u003eUnusuals \u003c\/i\u003eand they give Robert a new name too: DAMIEN.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, \u003ci\u003efinally \u003c\/i\u003ehe belongs. As long as he can keep his power under control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut control is a sacrifice he might not be willing to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deliciously dark, genre-bending look at the thrill and danger of intoxicating power. Shippen creates a world—and a family—that you'd do just about anything to be a part of.” —Charlotte Nicole Davis, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Good Luck Girls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Shippen combines an exciting plot with diverse characters...This may be the best Bright Sessions content yet as well as an excellent starting point for those unfamiliar with this world. A creative and compelling read.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A rich cast of secondary characters and gripping plot twists keep readers interested until the last page. Damien’s use of control to gain human connection and its moral implications will make readers question how far are they willing to go to get everything they desire. The story will leave readers thinking long after the last page is read.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Noise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Emotional and inventive, Lauren Shippen has written a queer love story for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider. \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Noise\u003c\/i\u003e managed to make me swoon even as it broke my heart. A thoughtful and tender exploration of mental health, it will make you want to go to therapy, whether you have superpowers or not.” —Britta Lundin, \u003ci\u003eRiverdale \u003c\/i\u003escreenwriter and author of \u003ci\u003eShip It\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Noise\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvelous book about love, mental health, and connection. Lauren Shippen writes with a clean and honest warmth that is deeply refreshing, and her sharp representation of depression and anxiety rings true. Once I started reading \u003ci\u003eThe Infinite Noise\u003c\/i\u003e, I couldn't stop; now that I've read it, my life has become a matter of waiting to get my hands on whatever Shippen creates next.” —Sarah Gailey, Hugo Award winning author of \u003ci\u003eMagic for Liars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Fans of the podcast will revel in this closer look at the lives of the characters, and readers new to the franchise will drop into this world without missing a beat. Give this to fans of the podcast, as well as readers who enjoy Becky Albertalli's \u003ci\u003eSimon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda\u003c\/i\u003e, Rainbow Rowell's work, and \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Night Vale\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The author gives emotions form, texture, and color, taking readers along on Adam's and Caleb's journeys while remembering that a boyfriend is not an antidote to life's supernatural—or mundane—problems.... A warm, satisfying love story with depth.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003c\/b\u003eShippen does a superb job of handling a swirl of complex emotions, ranging from subtle to fiery as the boys struggle to complete each other and share their differences.\u003ci\u003e\" \u003c\/i\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Bright Sessions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A gripping character drama with blockbuster-worthy plot twists.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Created by the brilliant Lauren Shippen, \u003ci\u003eThe Bright Sessions\u003c\/i\u003e is probably my number one favorite podcast right now.” —Patricia Thang, \u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “[\u003ci\u003eThe Bright Sessions\u003c\/i\u003e] combines shades of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eX-Files \u003c\/i\u003eand the HBO psychotherapy drama \u003ci\u003eIn Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e, plus the youthful characters of a WB drama like \u003ci\u003eRoswell \u003c\/i\u003eor \u003ci\u003eSmallville\u003c\/i\u003e, into one compulsively listenable tale.... A testament to the simple power of good storytelling.” —\u003ci\u003eVox\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e“Radio dramas for the podcast age often veer towards either solid writing or engrossing performances. Rare is the show that satisfies on both fronts like \u003ci\u003eThe Bright Sessions\u003c\/i\u003e.... Shippen never loses sight of the impressive character work that drives the show.” —\u003ci\u003eIndieWire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e“Part Professor X, part Sigmund Freud, Dr. Bright has a specialty: treating 'the strange and unusual....' Start at the beginning and binge away an afternoon on Dr. Bright’s couch.” —WIRED\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250297563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Teen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40769563787470,"sku":"9781250297563","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_dc271ece-119c-4f7f-912c-f9782e9d0371.jpg?v=1642053912","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250297563","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}