Clara Thorn

🥇 WINNER - Young Adult - American Fiction Awards 2023

🥇 FINALIST - Fantasy (General) - American Fiction Awards 2023

Clara is struggling—yet another new school, new classmates, new teachers. And on top of all that, things got weird. Three of her classmates vanish in Las Vegas’ Art Alley, and Clara follows them… into Underhill, the legendary home of the Fae. Join Clara on her adventures as she discovers her unique, once-in-a-generation place amongst the world’s witches, and as she helps all witches avoid the dire threat of the witch-hunting Paladins.

 

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Praise for Clara Thorn

[Clara’s] synesthesialike power showcases the author’s radiant prose: “Clara realized that the room—the very air—was filled with glowing equations—not the usual soft reds, blues, and greens she was used to seeing, but angry, bright primary colors muddied with brown and black.” -Kirkus Reviews

Clara Thorn: The Witch that was Found is an incredibly well written Young Adult Fantasy - using magical realism to bring the enchanting world of Underhill to life. The lore of the world he has created is easy to understand, as he reveals it in dribs and drabs, allowing the reader to learn about this new realm at the same speed as Clara, the protagonist. He has hit on all of the typical tropes including found family and magic schools, while managing to create something completely and utterly unique. - Reedsy.com

Jones links math and magic in a way that makes math seem cool, and fans of Harry Potter will enjoy some familiar story beats, right down to a magical version of an athletic competition. Fresh ideas, some welcome diversity, and memorable character work enliven the material… -Booklife