White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Believing her new home to actually be alive, especially when her brother almost dies, Marigold and her new blended family won't be safe until she brings the truth to light once and for all.

I couldn't put this one down - I was so transfixed by Marigold, the eerie things happening around the house, and all of the spooky lore surrounding her new home of Cedarville. The end was such a surprise I definitely did not see coming. The only fault is that there was no epilogue! I need to know what happened next! I'm really hoping for a sequel that will answer all of my questions...

- Emily

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