Poison Tides by Jay McGuiness (author) and Scholastic (illustrator)

An explosive new dystopian YA series, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Atlas Six and Leigh Bardugo.
Bear has lived in Calleston his entire life, closed in by the walls that surround the queendom, but now he has the chance for freedom as he traverses the great wildernesses on a small black narrowboat, accompanied by three powerful witches.
But Bear soon discovers the witches have welcomed him on their journey in exchange for his help to free their captive sister. Then, Bear discovers that his best friend, Felix, is being hunted for being a Fennex, and he must do everything in his power to save him, even if it means leaving everything he has known behind him… for good.
But behind Calleston’s walls sits a new ruler, the High Lady Meya, who is ready to set right the wrongs of her cruel father. Distracted, she is haunted by premonitions of Bear’s death. Though she cannot save Bear in her visions, she sees herself sitting by his side. But how can Bear and Meya be reunited with vast distances between them? And if the premonitions are real, how will Bear survive?
A story of love, witchcraft, betrayal and murder!

• From member of internationally adored band The Wanted, Jay McGuiness, comes his breathtaking fantasy series.


• A beautifully told YA with themes of poverty, power and magic.


• A powerful plot, sweeping, heartfelt romance and an iconic YA hero in Bear.

Praise for Blood Flowers
“This book is a heartfelt fable about inequality, community and power, packed with memorable characters.” Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season
“A richly imagined world with slow-burning romance, gripping horror and an inventive magical system. Blood Flowers is a dazzling debut novel.” -Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Slayers