Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson

Truly, Devious by Maureen JohnsonBlurb: Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles, twisting pathways, and gardens. A place, he said, where learning is a game. Shortly after the school opened, his wife and daughter were kidnapped. The only real clue was a mocking riddle listing methods of murder,

stunning prose

by her brother who tarnished the family name after he was discovered stealing their nation's coveted spice - a tell-tale sign of magical obsession

a few weeks living under the same roof

A must-read for fans of Daughter of the Pirate King

it feels to Estela like everyone in the tiny town of Oscuro is lying and that whoever was behind the attack has followed her to Spain

he’s a tall

he finds that the greatest heartache is yet to come

Havenfall is an escape from reality

Madoc’s easygoing nature masks a hidden pain

Until I walked into the office and saw Myles Salinger sitting in my boss’s chair

The most annoying boy in the world

but I think he’s crazy