The Lustrous Dark
The Lustrous Dark is a YA Moroccan Snow White story about a midwife’s apprentice who leaves everything behind to help her long-lost mother overcome her addiction to Snow, a deadly drug that temporarily awakens women’s ancient magic, only to be betrayed when the woman abandons her in a haunted forest.
After seeking safety with seven oddly endearing ghouls, she begins to uncover the truth about how women’s magic was stolen and the powerful men who threaten every woman in her realm.
Additional information
| Genre | Fantasy, Horror |
|---|---|
| Age | Young Adult |
| Publisher | Independent |
| Imprint | Peachtree Teen |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format(s) | eBook, Hardcover, Trade paperback |
| Author | Loretta Chefchaouni |
| Release Date | TBD |
| Release Month | TBD Releases |
| Author Identity | Muslim, Neurodivergent |
About the Author
Loretta Chefchaouni is a former early childhood educator from Florida who writes for teens. Her fantastical tales turn grief and fear into myth and monsters and explore all the scary parts of being human within the safe space of stories. She is made of coffee stains and cat fur, and if you were to cut her open, you’d find a marshmallow center.
