The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray

Set in the late 19th century, this gripping tale follows the journey of a young woman named Gemma Doyle as she navigates the complexities of her magical powers and the responsibilities they entail. As she returns to the Spence Academy for Young Ladies, Gemma is drawn into a world of enchantment and danger, where she must confront dark forces threatening both her world and the mystical realms she has come to know. Amidst the backdrop of Victorian society, themes of friendship, identity, and empowerment unfold, culminating in a dramatic and transformative battle that tests Gemma's courage and resolve.

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