Stephanie Oakes schrijft meeslepende jeugdromans die sterk geïnspireerd zijn door de duistere kanten van klassieke sprookjes. Haar verhalen duiken in complexe thema's als identiteit en overleving, en verkennen vaak de nasleep van ontsnappingen uit beperkende omgevingen. Oakes verweeft vakkundig elementen van mysterie en onderzoek in haar verhalen, verankert ze in bekende folklore en biedt tegelijkertijd frisse, spannende verkenningen.
Set in a dystopian society, the narrative explores the harrowing experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals targeted for "reform." Drawing inspiration from elements of both Handmaid's Tale and Never Let Me Go, it delves into themes of identity, oppression, and the struggle for acceptance. The story combines a gripping plot with thought-provoking commentary on societal norms, making it a poignant reflection on the fight for love and freedom in a repressive world.
**THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED SACRED LIES, DEBUTING JULY 27 ON FACEBOOK WATCH** A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself. Finalist for the Morris Award. The Kevinian cult has taken everything from seventeen-year-old Minnow: twelve years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something—but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe, adjusting to a life behind bars and recounting the events that led up to her incarceration. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of—if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past. Gorgeously written, breathlessly page-turning and sprinkled with moments of unexpected humor, this harrowing debut is perfect for readers of Emily Murdoch's If You Find Me and Nova Ren Suma's The Walls Around Us, as well as for fans of Orange is the New Black.
In this gripping YA novel by Stephanie Oakes, three unique perspectives intertwine in a Cold War mystery and coming-of-age story. Molly, whose father's execution looms, and Pepper, a Kuwaiti immigrant, team up to uncover the truth behind the murder of East German resistance fighter Ava Dreyman. Their journey reveals deep connections and hidden truths.