Isis Faison

Isis Blake is trying hard to look happy at Ohio State University, even while grief, secrets, and one impossible boy keep pulling at everything she has buried. Jack Hunter vanished after tragedy left him and Isis broken in different ways, and Isis has filled the silence with a brave face she barely believes. Then her past walks onto campus. Nameless, the person tied to her darkest secret, is at OSU too, and he claims to have something Isis needs if she ever wants to move forward. Sharp, emotional, and intense, this final Lovely Vicious novel follows Isis as she faces old trauma, complicated love, and the terrifying work of being honest with herself. Best read after Love Me Never and Forget Me Always.

Isis Blake has spent years making sure love stays far away from her. That was hard enough before Jack Hunter, the boy who became her enemy, maybe-something-more, and the one person she cannot quite forget. After a brutal attack and a hospital stay, Isis loses her memories of Jack. But as pieces begin returning, so do the secrets around Sophia, the fragile girl with a mysterious connection to Jack. Then anonymous emails start arriving, and Isis realizes the danger around her may be tied to the past she has tried so hard to outrun. Fast, witty, and emotionally charged, Forget Me Always blends teen romance, suspense, and complicated healing as Isis and Jack are pulled back into each other’s lives. Best read after Love Me Never.

Seventeen-year-old Isis Blake has sworn off love, and she has a very specific count of how long it has been since she last let herself fall. After a painful past and a move to a small Ohio town with her mom, Isis plans to stay sharp, funny, and completely guarded. Then she meets Jack Hunter, East Summit High’s untouchable Ice Prince. Everyone wants him, no one really knows him, and he has no interest in high school romance. Until Isis punches him in the face. Their feud turns into a ruthless game of pride, secrets, and unexpected sparks. Witty, dramatic, and full of romantic tension, Love Me Never is a contemporary teen romance about two guarded people who may have finally met their match.

Growing up is hard enough, but it is a total nightmare when your parents are literal Egyptian gods. Isadora is the human daughter of Isis and Osiris, and she is completely over the ancient mythological drama that constantly surrounds her immortal family. Desperate for a normal life away from the glittering, suffocating presence of deities, she jumps at the chance to move to California with her brother. Leaving her divine roots behind feels like the ultimate escape, allowing her to finally figure out who she is without an ancient legacy hanging over her head. But ordinary life in the mortal world comes with its own set of messy complications, unexpected dangers, and confusing new romances. As dark forces begin to stir and her family's past catches up with her, Isadora realizes that escaping her destiny might be impossible. Lose yourself in a captivating, witty story that brilliantly weaves ancient Egyptian mythology into a modern tale of first love and family chaos.

Step back in time to the golden sands of ancient Egypt. The great pharaoh Osiris is a kind and fair ruler, beloved by all his people. But lurking in the shadows is his brother Set, who is boiling with jealousy. Set wants the throne for himself, and he will use the darkest tricks to get it. You will witness a heartbreaking betrayal as Set traps Osiris and banishes him. But the story does not end there. Join the powerful and devoted queen Isis as she searches desperately to save her husband. Through magic, courage, and true love, she fights to restore order to the kingdom. Discover the legendary journey of how a fallen king became the mighty ruler of the underworld. This epic myth is packed with action, royal secrets, and powerful magic. You will be amazed by the incredible lengths a queen will go to protect her family.

Aphrodite knows a lot about love, or at least she thinks she does. When a misunderstanding leaves her struggling in Hero-logy, she creates an extra-credit project called the Lonely Hearts Club, a matchmaking plan for mortals that seems perfectly suited to her talents. The project takes Aphrodite beyond Mount Olympus Academy and all the way to Egypt, where she meets Isis, a confident goddess who may be just as skilled at matchmaking as she is. Suddenly Aphrodite is not just trying to improve her grade. She is trying to protect her place among her friends and prove that no one can outshine her at what she does best. This Goddess Girls adventure brings together Greek mythology, school worries, friendship drama, and a spirited rivalry in a story about confidence, jealousy, and learning that love is not a contest.

Get ready for a brand new school year and a huge adventure in Egypt. Bill the crocodile and his best friend Pete the talking toothbrush are taking a fun class trip. Their teacher Ms. Ibis is guiding all the little crocodiles through the wonders of the Royal Museum to learn about ancient times. But there is trouble lurking in the shadows. The Bad Guy is sneaking around, and he is trying to steal the famous and highly guarded Sacred Eye of Isis. When the grown ups do not notice what is happening, it is up to this brave duo to step in. Join Bill and Pete in this funny and exciting picture book as they use teamwork and quick thinking to try to stop the thief and save the museum treasure.

Theodosia Throckmorton is heading back to the land of the pharaohs! This time, she is on a high stakes mission to return the Emerald Tablet, a legendary artifact filled with ancient secrets. With her cat, Isis, hidden in her luggage, Theo is ready for a bit of archaeology and a lot of curse breaking. But she soon finds that the desert holds more than just sand and ruins. The Serpents of Chaos are lurking in the shadows, and they want the tablet for themselves. When a new treasure appears and then vanishes right before her eyes, Theo realizes she is caught in a trap. To save her family and protect the world's history, she must solve a mystery that reaches back to the very first pharaohs. It’s a race through ancient tombs where one wrong step could trigger a curse that has been waiting for thousands of years.

All it takes to completely ruin a life is the stroke of a keyboard. Sixteen-year-old Iris Henley learns this the hard way when an anonymous post goes viral on her high school’s message board. The terrifying message claims to have seen Iris murder her boyfriend, Rocky, and her ex-best friend, Lynette, the previous summer. Just like that, Iris loses everything. Her reputation is destroyed, her friends abandon her, and her college scholarship dreams vanish. Worse, the police are starting to circle. Iris makes the perfect suspect—after all, Rocky was cheating on her with Lynette. But Iris is innocent, and she refuses to go down for a crime she didn't commit. To avoid prison, you will follow Iris as she launches her own desperate investigation to uncover the real killer. With time running out and the whole town turned against her, she must untangle a web of lies to clear her name before the true murderer strikes again.

Fleeing the terrible nightmares of Coldthistle House, Louisa and her friends have sought refuge in a beautiful new London residence. However, safety is only an illusion. Religious zealots are swarming the city, and ominous warnings begin appearing right on the doorstep. Worse, the evil influence of her father is growing stronger every day, forcing Louisa to realize she cannot hide forever. A massive war between the old gods is brewing, and she will have to pick a side. Desperate to save herself and her friends, Louisa makes the dangerous choice to return to Coldthistle House. There, she strikes another treacherous bargain with Mr Morningside, forcing her to join his monstrous staff on a perilous journey to the Tomb of Ancients, a legendary gateway between worlds. But devilish bargains always come with a steep price. In this gripping conclusion to the House of Furies series, gods and monsters clash in an epic war where survival is anything but guaranteed.

Iris only wants to survive her first day at a new school without everyone noticing how anxious she feels. Being a secret witch makes that even harder. Then she meets a coven: Greta, Ridley, and Binx, three teen witches with their own powers, personalities, and problems. For the first time, Iris may not have to hide what she is. But their small northwestern town already has another coven, the Triad, and the rivalry between the two groups runs deep. When one witch is murdered, old grudges suddenly become dangerous distractions. Iris and her new friends must work with the very witches they do not trust if they want to uncover who is targeting them. Sharp, stylish, and tense, BWitch blends high school drama, dark magic, friendship, and murder mystery into a YA fantasy about finding your people when the world is turning against you.

Iris has one very important job in her apartment building. She is the official elevator button pusher. It is her favorite thing to do, until her brand new baby brother comes along and starts taking over her special role. Feeling pushed aside and frustrated, Iris makes an incredible discovery. She finds a mysterious, discarded elevator button of her very own. When she tapes it to her bedroom wall and gives it a push, the doors open to reveal breathtaking, magical worlds right inside her room. Suddenly, Iris has a secret escape where she can explore wild jungles and starry skies all by herself. But as she embarks on these amazing solo adventures, she begins to wonder if exploring the universe is quite as fun without someone to share it with. This dazzling picture book takes young readers on a soaring journey of imagination, showing that the most magical discoveries are the ones we share with the people we love.

Iris Hollow and her two older sisters are unquestionably strange. Ten years ago, the three girls vanished on a quiet suburban street in Scotland, only to return a month later with absolutely no memory of what happened to them. Since then, eerie occurrences have followed them everywhere. Their dark hair turned stark white, their blue eyes slowly shifted to pitch black, and they developed insatiable appetites while never gaining an ounce of weight. People find the sisters disturbingly intoxicating and inexplicably dangerous. Now seventeen, Iris is desperately trying to fit in and graduate high school normally, unlike her glamorous, globe trotting sisters. But when her eldest sister Grey suddenly goes missing without a trace, Iris and Vivi are forced to trace her bizarre final days. As they follow a trail of unsettling clues, they brush up against the supernatural and realize they are not the only ones hunting for Grey. The terrifying truth about their childhood disappearance is finally unraveling, and the dark world that returned them might just be calling them back home.

Iris Fogel is an imaginative young girl who sees the world in a very unique, and very blurry, way. When she looks around her neighborhood, she spots incredible things like a terrifying fire breathing dragon and a giant pygmy nuthatch bird hanging around her living room. To Iris, her world is a magical and slightly scary adventure. But as you flip the pages, the hilarious truth is revealed. The dragon is actually just her Great Aunt Fanny, and the strange creatures are just ordinary people and furniture! It turns out Iris does not live in a magical kingdom; she simply needs a good pair of glasses. Once she is finally fitted for her brand new spectacles, the blurry monsters disappear, and she discovers that seeing the real world clearly is its own kind of wonderful. This funny, creative story completely normalizes getting glasses for the first time.

Sixth-grader Iris Abernathy is entirely convinced that moving to Corvallis, Oregon, was a terrible mistake. Having traded the bright sunshine of California for endless, dreary rain, she feels constantly damp and utterly miserable. The gloomy weather perfectly matches her internal state, as she is carrying the heavy, unspoken weight of grief after the recent death of her best friend, Sarah. Nothing in her new life feels right, and she has zero interest in making new friends. To avoid eating lunch alone, Iris reluctantly allows Boris, an awkward, know-it-all classmate who breathes loudly through his mouth, to sit with her. Despite her initial resistance, a fragile friendship begins to take root. When Iris discovers that Boris's survival from a past medical condition is considered an absolute mystery and possibly a genuine miracle, her perspective shifts drastically. She becomes consumed by the concept of miracles, questioning why certain people receive them while others are left behind. As she digs deeper into the possibility of the extraordinary, Iris begins to wonder if she can find a way to communicate with Sarah one last time, searching for her own miracle amidst the Oregon rain.

Alice Ogilvie and Iris Adams just wanted a normal school dance. After cracking the biggest murder case Castle Cove had ever seen, the amateur sleuths were ready for a little peace and quiet. But in a town with a dark past, quiet never lasts long. When a violent assault interrupts their dance at the infamous Levy Castle—the very place where a Hollywood starlet mysteriously died in the 1940s—Alice and Iris know it is time to dust off their murder boards. The police might be stumped, but the Agathas are back on the case. To catch the culprit, the girls must dig deep into Castle Cove's buried secrets and connect the dots between a decades-old Hollywood tragedy and the brutal attack in the present. But the closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous their investigation becomes. Someone in town is desperate to keep the past hidden, and if Alice and Iris are not careful, their latest mystery might just be their last.

After her family suddenly falls apart, Mary Iris Malone is dragged away from her home in Ohio to live in Mississippi with her father and new stepmother. Stuck in an unfamiliar place and placed on a strict regimen of medication, Mim feels completely lost. But before she can even begin to settle into this strange new life, she discovers that her mother is sick back in Cleveland. Determined to reunite with her real mother, Mim ditches her new circumstances and sneaks onto a northbound Greyhound bus. What follows is a thousand-mile odyssey across the American heartland. Along the way, you join Mim as she crosses paths with a memorable and quirky cast of fellow travelers who challenge her perspective on the world. When her journey takes unexpected and dangerous turns, Mim is forced to confront her deepest fears. This hilarious and heartbreaking road trip redefines what it means to be sane, testing the limits of love and loyalty as Mim navigates the messy, beautiful reality of growing up.

After a night of magic turns tragically deadly, eighteen-year-old Iris Gray vows to keep her identity as a witch a total secret. Now living a quiet life in Washington, she helps run a wildlife refuge with her mother. To vent her lingering frustrations, Iris writes dark curses that she never actually intends to cast. But when Pike Alder—a witch-hating intern at the refuge—pushes her too far, Iris concocts a cruel spell just for him. Before she can safely dispel the magic, a wild owl swoops down, steals the curse, and flies deep into the forest. Because the owl acts as a powerful magical amplifier, its death would unleash Iris's dark spell on the entire region! Forced into an unlikely alliance, Iris and Pike must trek through the dangerous wilderness to track down the bird. With secrets unraveling and dangers rising, Iris must decide how far she will go to protect her hidden truth.

Ivy has always wanted a closer relationship with her twin sister, Iris. Separated for years after their parents' bitter divorce, the girls grew up in completely different worlds. But when a tragic accident claims their mother’s life, the devastated sisters are finally reunited under one roof, with Iris moving in with Ivy and their father. At first, Ivy is determined to be the supportive sister. Iris is deeply grieving, spending hours locked in her room, and Ivy promises to share her life, her friends, and her world to help her heal. But Iris takes that promise far too literally. Before long, Ivy watches in horror as her twin begins to systematically infiltrate every corner of her life. Iris charms Ivy’s closest friends, wins over her teachers, and even starts circling her boyfriend. As Iris’s behavior grows increasingly manipulative and unsettling, Ivy realizes her sister isn't just sharing her life—she is stealing it. Ivy tries to convince herself she is just being paranoid, but the terrifying truth is impossible to ignore. How far will Iris go to take what belongs to Ivy?

Jump into a world where ancient gods are at war, and even an eighteen-year-old journalist can make a difference. Meet Iris Winnow, who is trying to keep her family together while her brother is missing on the front lines. To win a columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette, she'll have to outshine her cold, handsome rival, Roman Kitt. But a mysterious connection forms between them. Iris writes letters to her brother, slipping them beneath her wardrobe door, only for them to vanish into Roman's hands. As they anonymously exchange letters, a powerful bond begins to grow. This magical connection will lead Iris to the heart of the battle, not just for her brother, but for the destiny of humanity and a love she never expected. Discover a captivating tale of rival journalists, secret letters, and a world on the brink of divine war. Can Iris and Roman find love amidst the chaos and secure their future?

The war of the gods has torn their world apart, and the battle is far from over. Two weeks after returning from the brutal front lines, Iris Winnow is bruised and heartbroken. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath remains blissfully ignorant of the approaching danger. Unwilling to sit idle, Iris and Attie bravely head westward again to report on the movements of the ruthless god Dacre, knowing the conflict will soon reach their unprepared home. Deep below in Dacre's realm, Roman wakes up with no memory of his past. Assured that his memories will eventually return, he begins writing articles for the enemy god. But when a mysterious letter slips through a wardrobe door, Roman is drawn into a secret correspondence with an unknown pen pal. As the letters flow, Roman must make a devastating choice: remain loyal to the god who healed him or betray everything for a connection he cannot fully remember. This sweeping fantasy sequel tests the limits of love, loyalty, and the power of words.

Pack your fanciest clothes and get ready for a magnificent royal wedding high up in the clouds. Princess Lina is thrilled to be the flower girl for her cousin Iris, and she gets to bring her best friend Claudia along as a special guest. You will fly up to her grandfathers towering castle for a weekend filled with incredible magic. Every Windtamer, Sky Painter, and Winterheart is attending in their brightest finery. But the joyful celebration suddenly turns stressful when Lina discovers a challenging wedding tradition. Every single guest is expected to present a magical gift to the newlyweds. With the ceremony approaching fast, Lina has to figure out how to use her winter magic to create something truly spectacular. Join Lina and Claudia on a glittering, sky high adventure to find the perfect present before the wedding bells ring.

Wade Diaz wants absolutely nothing to do with the strange Layne sisters. He especially wants to avoid Iris, the supposedly sweet girl who completely shattered his heart just a few months ago. The pain of the breakup is still fresh, and he would be perfectly happy never speaking to her again. But destiny has a twisted sense of humor. When Iris accidentally touches her sister's mystical tarot cards, she unleashes an ancient, malicious curse. Now, a deadly game has been set into motion, and an evil spirit is hunting down the people Iris cares about the most. At the very top of that list is Wade. Iris realizes she is the only one who can protect his soul from total destruction. She desperately wants to fix her past mistakes and keep him safe, but convincing her furious ex-boyfriend to trust her is going to be incredibly difficult. Wade might prefer taking his chances with the deadly curse rather than spending another minute with the girl who broke him. To survive the supernatural threat, they will have to face the demons of their past and fight together.

The underwater world of Aquora is running out of time. Max must defeat a crazed computer system to find the final piece needed to save the ocean planet. But his enemy, Iris, has saved her most dangerous weapon for last. Take a deep breath and dive into a high-tech underwater battle against Blistra the Sea Dragon. This massive Robobeast is equipped with terrifying powers and is programmed to destroy anything in its path. You will need to swim fast and think even faster to outsmart this mechanical monster. Can you help Max gather the final element before Aquora is lost forever? Jump into this action-packed science fiction adventure filled with robotic sea creatures and thrilling underwater chases. The fate of the entire ocean rests in your hands.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded in outer space? In the summer of 2024, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore boarded the Boeing Starliner capsule for what was supposed to be a quick eight-day trip to the International Space Station. But space travel is always full of surprises. Due to unexpected technical issues, their short mission turned into an epic nine-month adventure orbiting the Earth. This true story takes you behind the scenes of their incredible journey, from their early days training at NASA to their daily life floating in the ISS. You will learn how they handled the challenges of living in space for much longer than planned, and how they finally made their exciting return, splashing down off the coast of Florida in a SpaceX Dragon capsule in March 2025. It is a thrilling look at modern space exploration and the bravery required to reach the stars.

A single thought is all it takes for Enna to spark a deadly, roaring flame. Deep in the heart of Bayern, she harbors a dangerous and intoxicating secret: the rare ability to control fire. Desperate to protect her homeland and stand alongside her best friend, Princess Isi, Enna hopes to use her incredible magic as a weapon against the invading enemy forces. But fire is a treacherous companion. The more Enna calls upon the flames, the more they begin to consume her from the inside out. Her power grows wilder, brighter, and increasingly impossible to control, threatening to destroy the very people she swore to protect. As the heat of her magic threatens to take over her mind, Enna faces a terrifying battle against her own extraordinary gifts. This sweeping fantasy novel explores the heavy burden of immense power and the fierce bonds of loyalty. Join Enna on a thrilling, emotional journey as she fights to master the flames before they burn away everything she holds dear.

Have you ever wondered where all those missing socks go? Ten-year-old Magnolia Wu knows exactly where they are. Sitting inside her parents' bustling New York City laundromat, she has carefully pinned every single abandoned sock to a giant bulletin board, hoping their owners will return. But so far, nobody has noticed the socks, and nobody seems to notice Magnolia either. That all changes when Iris, a bold new friend from California, arrives in the city. Together, they team up to become the ultimate sock detectives. You will follow these two friends as they race across the city, questioning strangers in subway stations, pizzerias, and corner delis to solve the mystery of each missing sock. Along the way, Magnolia discovers that stepping out of her comfort zone and talking to new people can lead to the most unexpected adventures. Get ready for a funny, heartwarming journey about community, bravery, and finding friendship in the biggest city in the world.

Nora O'Malley has survived senior year, but her problems are far from over. Her murderous former stepdad, Raymond, is finally a free man. Determined to enjoy what might be her last few days of peace, Nora plans a ten-day backpacking trip deep into the wilderness with her closest friends, Iris and Wes. The remote getaway hits an unexpected snag when Wes brings along his new girlfriend, Amanda. She seems perfectly nice, but things take a terrifying turn when Amanda is suddenly kidnapped in the woods. The worst part is that the henchmen made a mistake. Because Amanda was wearing a borrowed flannel shirt, they thought they were taking Nora. Now, Raymond has a hostage, and Nora is trapped with zero leverage. Deep in two thousand acres of isolated forest, the friends have to rely on their survival instincts. Iris begins carving spears, Wes constructs lethal booby traps, and Nora scrambles to outsmart a very bad man. To make it out alive, they will need every skill they possess. But with hidden secrets and deadly lies threatening to tear them apart, not everyone is going to survive the trip.

For as long as she can remember, Rin has found quiet comfort in the deep woods, feeling as though the towering trees are her oldest and truest friends. But lately, a strange restlessness has settled over her, making her wonder if she truly belongs in her peaceful woodland home. When her older brother Razo invites her to leave the trees behind and visit the bustling capital city, Rin takes a leap of faith, hoping to discover who she is meant to be. Once in the city, Rin is quickly swept into a puzzling mystery unfolding across the kingdom of Bayern. She soon crosses paths with three remarkable girls, Isi, Enna, and Dasha, who each possess extraordinary magical gifts. Recognizing a hidden strength within Rin, the girls invite her on a dangerous journey to the distant kingdom of Kel. Together, these four brave friends must face a looming threat that could destroy everything they hold dear. Step into a beautifully crafted fantasy world where courage, loyalty, and the magic of self-discovery take center stage.

Who killed Brooke Donovan? It is the biggest mystery of the summer, and everyone in Castle Cove thinks they know exactly what happened. They are dead wrong. Last year, Alice Ogilvie vanished for five days after a messy breakup with her star-athlete boyfriend, Steve. She refuses to talk about where she went, but now another one of Steve's girlfriends has disappeared—Alice's former best friend, Brooke. When the police immediately pin the blame on Steve, Alice is not convinced. She teams up with her tutor, Iris Adams, a girl desperate for the hefty reward money so she can finally escape their suffocating town. Together, this unlikely duo sets out to prove Steve's innocence and uncover the real culprit. Their secret weapon? The complete works of Agatha Christie. Armed with the legendary mystery writer's greatest lessons, Alice and Iris dive headfirst into Castle Cove's darkest secrets. But the closer they get to the truth, the more they realize they have no idea how much danger they are actually in.

Lu Charles is a popular teen love and relationship columnist who suddenly finds herself paralyzed by heartbreak. Dumped by her boyfriend the summer before college, she has hit a massive wall with her writing. If she cannot find a compelling new topic soon, she will lose her gig at a hip online magazine and the crucial college scholarship that comes with it. Desperate for inspiration, Lu overhears a couple, Iris and Cal, discussing their own impending precollege breakup. Fascinated that they are consciously choosing to postpone their split until the end of the summer, Lu becomes convinced they are the perfect subject for her next column. She embeds herself into their lives, effectively becoming an unofficial third wheel as she chronicles their final weeks together around New York City. While analyzing their relationship, she ignores her own friends, family, and looming deadlines. As the summer draws to a close, Lu must decipher whether Iris and Cal hold the secret to surviving heartbreak or if she is simply hiding from her own pain.

Nora OMalley has been a lot of different girls. As the daughter of a professional con artist who targets wealthy criminals, she grew up learning every trick in the book. But when her mother fell for a mark instead of conning him, Nora pulled off the ultimate escape. For the past five years, she has been playing the hardest role of all: a normal teenager. But normal shatters the morning she walks into a bank with her ex-boyfriend, Wes, and her secret new girlfriend, Iris. Just as the tension between the three of them reaches a boiling point, two armed robbers take the bank hostage. These thieves think they are in control, but they have no idea who they have just trapped. To survive the deadly standoff and save the people she loves, Nora must dust off the dangerous skills she thought she left behind. You will be on the edge of your seat as Nora proves that sometimes, the best weapon is a girl with a thousand faces.