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Books published by publisher Sourcebooks Fire, 2012

  • I'm Not Dying with You Tonight

    Kimberly Jones, Gilly Segal

    Hardcover (Sourcebooks Fire, Aug. 6, 2019)
    The New York Times Bestseller!"An absolute page turner, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight is a compelling and powerful novel that is sure to make an impact. " ―Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U GiveAn NAACP Image Award Nominee, I'm Not Dying with You Tonight follows two teen girls―one black, one white―who have to confront their own assumptions about racial inequality as they rely on each other to get through the violent race riot that has set their city on fire with civil unrest.Lena has her killer style, her awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she's going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to keep her head down and get through the year at her new school.When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together.They aren't friends. They hardly understand the other's point of view. But none of that matters when the city is up in flames, and they only have each other to rely on if they're going to survive the night.This book is perfect for: Sparking conversations about prejudice and the racial tension that exists in America Parents and educators looking for multicultural and African American books for teens Fans of Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, and Jason ReynoldsAdditional Praise for I'm Not Dying with You Tonight:"A vital addition to the YA race relations canon." ―Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin"An astounding achievement. This novel is an incendiary experience, one that does not shy away from difficult questions about privilege and violence. But Jones and Segal don't hold our hands to provide us easy answers; this is a book meant to be devoured in a single sitting and discussed for years to come." ―Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift"I'm Not Dying With You Tonight is a powerful examination of privilege, and how friends are often found in surprising places. Jones and Segal have penned a page-turning debut, as timely as it is addictive." ―David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Mosquitoland and Kids of Appetite
  • Furyborn

    Claire Legrand

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, May 22, 2018)
    The first book in the instant New York Times bestselling series, the Empirium Trilogy!Furyborn is an epic YA fantasy about two fiercely independent young women, centuries apart, who hold the power to save their world...or doom it.When assassins ambush her best friend, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing herself as one of a pair of prophesied queens: a queen of light, and one of blood. To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven elemental magic trials. If she fails, she will be executed as the Blood Queen...unless the trials kill the queen first.One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable—until her mother vanishes. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined.As Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world—and of each other.Perfect for: Epic fantasy and dark fantasy YA readers Fans of To Kill A Kingdom and Ash Princess Lovers of dual POVs and epic world building Those who enjoy fiction about strong girls and womenThe Empirium Trilogy: Furyborn (Book 1) Kingsbane (Book 2) Lightbringer (Book 3)Praise for Furyborn: "Set in an immersive world of elemental magic, legendary godsbeasts, and cutthroat assassins, Claire Legrand's Furyborn is an addictive, fascinating fantasy." — Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series A BuzzFeed Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Goodreads Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 A Bustle Most Anticipated Title of Spring 2018 "A must-read." —Refinery29 "A series to watch." —Paste Magazine "Visionary." —Bustle "One of the biggest new YA Fantasies." —Entertainment Weekly"Empowering." —BuzzFeed
  • This Is Where It Ends

    Marieke Nijkamp

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Fire, May 7, 2019)
    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER from Marieke Nijkamp and one of the best realistic fiction young adult books of the decade (Buzzfeed, Paste, Book Riot), This Is Where It Ends is a "gritty, emotional, and suspenseful" (Bustle.com) novel that takes readers inside a heartbreaking fictional school shooting, minute-by-terrifying-minute. Everyone has a reason to fear the boy with the gun...10:00 a.m.: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.10:02 a.m.: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class.10:03 a.m.: The auditorium doors won't open.10:05 a.m.: Someone starts shooting.Over the course of 54 minutes, four students must confront their greatest hopes, and darkest fears, as they come face-to-face with the boy with the gun. In a world where violence in schools is at an all-time high and school shootings are a horrifyingly common reality for teenagers, This Is Where It Ends is a rallying cry to end the gun violence epidemic for good. Praise for This Is Where It Ends: A Buzzfeed Best Young Adult Book of the Decade A Paste Magazine Best Teen Book of the Decade A Book Riot Biggest YA Book of the Decade A Professional Book Nerds Best Book of the Decade A Bustle.com Most-Anticipated YA Novel A Goodreads YA Best Books Pick A Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Young Adult Fiction Kids Indie Next List Pick"Marieke Nijkamp's brutal, powerful fictional account of a school shooting is important in its timeliness." ―Bustle.com"A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful read and although fictionalized, it reflects on a problematic and harrowing issue across the nation." ―Buzzfeed"A compelling, brutal story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. Nijkamp portrays the events thoughtfully, recounting fifty-four intense minutes of bravery, love, and loss." ―BookRiot
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  • The Bone Witch

    Rin Chupeco

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, Feb. 1, 2018)
    "A high-fantasy Memoirs of a Geisha, Chupeco's latest excels in originality" —Kirkus ReviewsA story of scorned witches, sinister curses, and resurrection, The Bone Witch is the start of a dark fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Serpent & Dove and The Cruel Prince.Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price...When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother, Fox, from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training.In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha—one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles…and make a powerful choice.Riveting and atmospheric, The Bone Witch is perfect for readers looking for witch novels for adults and teens stories with diverse representation and multicultural influences dark fantasy YA books and series original worldbuilding and captivating writingPraise for The Bone Witch: "A fantasy lover's fantasy" —Foreword Reviews"Mesmerizing. Chupeco (The Suffering) does a magnificent job of balancing an intimate narrative perspective with sweeping worldbuilding, crafting her tale within a multicultural melting pot of influences as she presses toward a powerful cliffhanger."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review"Chupeco delights us with a fascinating world and a rich atmosphere for a story that is exceptionally written from beginning to end."—Buzzfeed"Readers who enjoy immersing themselves in detail will revel in Chupeco's finely wrought tale. Game of Thrones fans may see shades of Daenerys Targaryen in Tea, as she gathers a daeva army to unleash upon the world. Whether she is in the right remains a question unanswered, but the ending makes it clear her story is only beginning." —Booklist The Bone Witch Trilogy: The Bone Witch (Book 1) The Heart Forger (Book 2) The Shadowglass (Book 3)
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  • I Have a Bad Feeling About This

    Jeff Strand

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Fire, March 1, 2014)
    In this laugh out loud wilderness comedy―one of the perfect books for teen boys―the teaching methods in an ultimate survival camp are about to get deadly serious...Wilderness Survival Tip #1Drinking your own sweat will not save your life. Somebody might have told you that, but they were trying to find out if you'd really do it.Wilderness Survival Tip #2In case of an avalanche, don't despair. You're doomed, but that's a wicked cool death.Wilderness Survival Tip #3If you're relying on this book for actual survival tips, you're dead already.Henry Lambert would rather play video games than spend time in the great outdoors?but that doesn't make him a wuss. Skinny nerd? Fine. But wuss is a little harsh. Sadly, his dad doesn't agree. Which is why Henry is being shipped off to Strongwoods Survival Camp.Strongwoods isn't exactly as advertised. It looks like the victim of a zombie apocalypse, the "camp director" is a psycho drill sergeant, and Henry's sure he saw a sign written in blood...Perfect for those looking for: Survival books for adults as well as young adults Hilarious comedy books for boys Teen books for boys ages 13-16Also by Jeff Strand: A Bad Day for Voo Doo The Greatest Zombie Movie Ever How You Ruined My LifeStranger Things Have Happened
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  • This Is Where It Ends

    Marieke Nijkamp

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, May 7, 2019)
    The #1 New York Times Bestseller!Everyone has a reason to fear the boy with the gun.10:00 a.m.The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.10:02 a.m.The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class. 10:03The auditorium doors won't open.10:05Someone starts shooting.Told from four perspectives over the span of 54 harrowing minutes, terror reigns as one student's calculated revenge turns into the ultimate game of survival. A Buzzfeed Best YA of 2016 #1 Young Adult Debut of 2016 A Publishers Weekly Bestseller Winter '15 Kids Indie Next ListGoodreads YA Best Books of the MonthBuzzfeed 5 YA Books You Should Be Reading This January Bustle.com 18 of 2016's Most-Anticipated YA NovelsBookRiot 15 Books out in 2016 You Should Mark Down NowA Goodreads Choice Award Finalist for Young Adult Fiction
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  • You Will Be Mine

    Natasha Preston

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Fire, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Love turns to deadly suspense and horror in this "fresh take on a murder mystery thriller" (VOYA's Teen Perspectives) from Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The CellarROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE WATCH YOUR BACK I'M COMING FOR YOULylah and her friends can't wait to spend a night out together. Partying is the perfect way to let loose from the stress of life and school, and Lylah hopes that hitting the dance floor with Chace, her best friend, will bring them closer together. She's been crushing on him since they met. If only he thought of her the same way...The girls are touching up their makeup and the guys are sliding on their coats when the doorbell rings. No one is there. An envelope sits on the doormat. It's an anonymous note addressed to their friend Sonny. A secret admirer? Maybe. They all laugh it off.Except Sonny never comes home. And a new note arrives:YOUR TURNA deliciously twisty thriller, You Will Be Mine is perfect for readers looking for masterful young adult suspense novels heart-stoppingly good horror books unputdownable murder mysteries for teensMore teen thrillers by Natasha Preston: The Cellar Awake The Cabin The LostThe Twin
  • The Cellar

    Natasha Preston

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Fire, Aug. 16, 2014)
    The #1 New York Times bestseller!A gripping, ripped-from-the-headlines, twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling thriller author Natasha Preston!Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her―and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...Teen thrillers also by Natasha Preston:AwakeThe CabinYou Will Be MineThe LostThe Twin
  • The Cellar

    Natasha Preston

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, March 1, 2014)
    A gripping, ripped-from-the-headlines, #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Natasha Preston, author of The Cabin!Summer is trapped in a cellar with the man who took her-and three other girls: Rose, Poppy, and Violet. His perfect flowers. His family. But flowers can't survive long cut off from the sun, and time is running out...Don't miss the next heart-pounding thriller from Natasha Preston, You Will Be Mine, coming February 2018! Also by Natasha Preston:AwakeThe CabinYou Will Be Mine
  • The Cabin

    Natasha Preston

    Paperback (Sourcebooks Fire, Sept. 6, 2016)
    A New York Times Bestseller!There may only be one killer, but no one is innocent in this thriller from Natasha Preston, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE CELLAR!A weekend partying at a remote cabin is just what Mackenzie needs. She can't wait to let loose with her friends. But a crazy night of fun leaves two of them dead―murdered.With no signs of a forced entry or struggle, suspicion turns to the five survivors. Someone isn't telling the truth. And Mackenzie's first mistake? Assuming the killing is over...Teen thrillers also by Natasha Preston:The CellarAwakeYou Will Be MineThe LostThe Twin
  • The Lost

    Natasha Preston

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, March 26, 2019)
    New from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The CellarIt's a fight for survival in a building designed to ensure that no one makes it out alive.In Piper's hometown, teenagers keep disappearing, and everyone assumes they're just a bunch of runaways. But when yet another person vanishes, Piper and her best friend Hazel suspect something more sinister is going on.So they decide to investigate, determined to learn the truth. Their search for answers leads them to the source of the missing...and their captors. Piper and Hazel suddenly find themselves locked away in a secluded property in the middle of a privately owned forest.But the building isn't only meant to keep them imprisoned; every room is a test to see if they can make it out alive.And failure means being lost...forever.A high stakes thriller for readers of One of Us is Lying and The Cheerleaders! Also by Natasha Preston: The Cellar The Cabin Awake You Will Be Mine
  • You Will Be Mine

    Natasha Preston

    eBook (Sourcebooks Fire, Feb. 6, 2018)
    Love turns to deadly suspense and horror in this "fresh take on a murder mystery thriller" (VOYA's Teen Perspectives) from Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The CellarROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE WATCH YOUR BACK I'M COMING FOR YOULylah and her friends can't wait to spend a night out together. Partying is the perfect way to let loose from the stress of life and school, and Lylah hopes that hitting the dance floor with Chace, her best friend, will bring them closer together. She's been crushing on him since they met. If only he thought of her the same way...The girls are touching up their makeup and the guys are sliding on their coats when the doorbell rings. No one is there. An envelope sits on the doormat. It's an anonymous note addressed to their friend Sonny. A secret admirer? Maybe. They all laugh it off.Except Sonny never comes home. And a new note arrives:YOUR TURNA deliciously twisty thriller, You Will Be Mine is perfect for readers looking for masterful young adult suspense novels heart-stoppingly good horror books unputdownable murder mysteries for teensMore teen thrillers by Natasha Preston: The Cellar Awake The Cabin The LostThe Twin