Needy Little Things

"A mesmerizing speculative thriller." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"Desamours' debut spotlights an emotionally complex hero... An engaging, innovative critique of the systems that protect whiteness and rob Black girls of their innocence." - Kirkus

"Desamours debuts with a tense, speculative mystery...twisty...with plenty of surprises, suspects, and red herrings." - Booklist

"This genre-crossing mystery/thriller with interlaced fantastical elements results in a page-turner... Unexpected twists are sprinkled throughout, with a bombshell cliffhanger... Riveting and complex." - School Library Journal

"An unexpected twist on an important story, Needy Little Things weaves a skillfully crafted tale that grips readers from start to finish. A gem of a novel!" - Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

"Engrossing and original, with a twist to leave you gobsmacked. Channelle Desamours is an exciting new voice on the thriller scene." - Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of The Legacies and The Counselors

"A propulsive mystery with well-rounded characters, immersive prose, and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. I couldn't put it down." - Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston

"An unputdownable mystery centering a missing Black girl and the relentless search of friends who won't give up on her. Speculative elements expertly weave in intrigue and scathing commentary on who society wants to be found. Needy Little Things is a triumphant debut." - Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning

"Dripping with voice and riddled with twists, Needy Little Things held me captive from the first page to the last. Desamours' debut is a tour-de-force in character, mystery, and heart." - Courtney Gould, award-winning author of The Dead and the Dark