Dhonielle Clayton's First Adult Romance Novel 'Conjure the Bones' Set in Fantasy Wards of New Orleans
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Rachel McRady
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Summary
Dhonielle Clayton, known for YA and middle grade series like The Marvellers and The Belles, is releasing her first adult fantasy romance novel. 'Conjure the Bones' is set in five fictionalized 'Immortal Wards' of New Orleans, which she describes as laid out 'like a king cake.' The book is the first in a new series and is set to debut next spring. Clayton explains that while trying to write a YA story set in this world, an adult romance naturally emerged instead.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledI was trying to find my way in through a young adult way… and then I was like, 'Oh no, an adult story is bubbling up — a romance. Oh God, what am I going to do?'
So I kind of, by my own imagination, got dragged into this.
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