Books with author Katie Carr

Take an epic journey in this award-winning young adult fantasy, winner of Best YA Book for the 2019 Connecticut Author Project! A young woman's quest to become the next guardian of a secret healing Elixir is perfect for fans of Graceling and Finnikin of the Rock.Katora Kase isn’t the firstborn son nor does she possess the type of magic that can conjure spells or bewitch others.In the land of the Great Peninsula—an epic fantasy world ruled by the Great Mother Nature and her offspring—those things aren’t a measure of one’s worth. And what Katora does possess is the subtle magic running through her blood that marks her as the next guardian of a secret healing Elixir that is her family’s legacy. It is such a highly guarded secret that Katora doesn’t know of its existence until a rare snowstorm blows through with a message for her father, the current guardian.Katora sets off on a quest into the wilds of Faway Forest to find the flowers that give the Elixir its potency. Even though she is accompanied by her sister, her brother, an old family friend, and the handsome son of a mapmaker, she feels alone. For it is her decision alone whether or not to bind herself to the Elixir’s magic to serve and protect it until a new guardian is chosen. The forest hosts many dangers, including wicked beings that will stop at nothing to gain power, but the biggest danger Katora may face is whether or not to open up her heart to love.

Lucy Barnes led an unremarkable life…She lived with her two brothers and her father in the cozy, snowy little town of Algid under the oppressive jurisdiction of a future government called the Commune.…until her world was turned upside down.Sole heir to a magical map that whisks her away to a world known as Praxis, Lucy finds herself suddenly expected to learn to use the map’s power to help save Praxis from the stirrings of a dark force. Natural disasters occur more and more frequently, and an undercurrent of fear is palpable in Praxis.Now an entire realm is relying on her.Lucy must push herself to her limits and learn to harness the power of her newfound gifts before the Wardens annihilate the creatures of Praxis. As the Mapkeeper, her abilities are the only power strong enough to save them from destruction. Barely understanding the difference between a gnome and a goblin, she finds herself pummeled into a vortex of mysteries and dangers alongside newfound friends in Praxis. But enemies are all around her, sometimes even disguised as friends... with time running out, who can she trust?Will she uncover the incredible truth before it’s too late?

Three lives saved by the Elixir; three lives bound by it.The Elixir entwines the lives of those it touches. Once upon a time, Kylene, Zelenka, and Devon tasted it and escaped death. None were left without scars. Now, a shocking message from the Ice Queen—one of Mother Nature’s higher beings—sends each survivor on a quest. Kylene travels to the frozen depths of Blanchardwood, Zelenka heads back to the wilds of Faway Forest, and Devon journeys to a reclusive mountain temple. The three paths converge in a war against an ancient and tricky foe. And even the Elixir cannot save everyone. The fate of the world balances on the edge of a sword, and the outcome depends on whether the survivors will sacrifice their second chances.Escape back into the world of the Great Peninsula in this much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning ELIXIR BOUND. Perfect for fans of the Thrones of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.

A thrice cursed island, a legendary pirate treasure, and one not-so-brave boy. What could possibly go wrong?For centuries, the whereabouts of Captain William Kidd’s lost pirate treasure has remained a mystery. When Billy’s best friend, Andy, proposes they look for it on nearby Pirate Island, Billy thinks it’s just another one of their crazy adventures. It’s usually Billy who ends up in trouble as a result, but he goes along for the ride…like always. The more he delves into the life and death of Kidd, the more he thinks the treasure is real and that it might be buried on the small island in Long Island Sound. Billy—nope, call him William—becomes obsessed with the captain of the same first name. He even believes he’s possessed by Kidd’s restless soul. Now he and the spirit of a long-dead pirate are leading the crazy adventure on Pirate Island. And what they find is far bigger than the treasure they imagined.