Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride

A snarky, reluctant teen unexpectedly acquires the power to raise the dead and is pulled into a hidden supernatural world full of rival necromancers, undead minions, and dangerous bargains. Balancing school, friendships, and a complicated romantic life, he uses humor and stubbornness to cobble together an unlikely career as a necromancer while confronting moral choices about power, responsibility, and who gets to be brought back. The story mixes fast-paced action, witty banter, and heartfelt moments as the protagonist learns what it means to belong and to wield a dark legacy.

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