A Constellation of Roses by Miranda Asebedo Published by HarperTeen on November 5, 2019
Pages: 336
Ever since her mother walked out, Trix McCabe has been determined to make it on her own. And with her near-magical gift for pulling valuables off unsuspecting strangers, Trix is confident she has what it takes to survive. Until she’s caught and given a choice: jail time, or go live with her long-lost family in the tiny town of Rocksaw, Kansas.
Trix doesn’t plan to stick around Rocksaw long, but there’s something special about her McCabe relatives that she is drawn to. Her aunt, Mia, bakes pies that seem to cure all ills. Her cousin, Ember, can tell a person’s deepest secret with the touch of a hand. And Trix’s great-aunt takes one look at Trix’s palm and tells her that if she doesn’t put down roots somewhere, she won’t have a future anywhere.
Before long, Trix feels like she might finally belong with this special group of women in this tiny town in Kansas. But when her past comes back to haunt her, she’ll have to decide whether to take a chance on this new life . . . or keep running from the one she’s always known.
With lovable and flawed characters, an evocative setting, and friendships to treasure, A Constellation of Roses is the perfect companion to Miranda Asebedo’s debut novel The Deepest Roots.
Oh hello, how good does this sound!? I love how there is clearly going to be a big old focus on family, and it sounds like quite the unique one at that! I have seen so many amazing reviews too, I am so excited to read it, and if you are as excited as I am, good news! You can win your very own copy right here, yay!
About Miranda Asebedo
Miranda Asebedo was born and raised in rural Kansas with a love of fast cars, open skies, and books. She carried that love of books to college, where she got her B.A. and M.A. in English, with an emphasis in Creative Writing and Literature. A Seaton Fellowship recipient, her short fiction has appeared in Kansas Voices, Touchstone, and Midway Journal.
Miranda still lives on the prairie today with her husband, two kids, and two majestic bulldogs named Princess Jellybean and Captain Jack Wobbles. If Miranda's not writing or reading, she's most likely convinced everyone to load up in the family muscle car and hit the road.
A CONSTELLATION OF ROSES- US Only! Ends 12/14/19
With huge thanks to Wunderkind PR!!
Oh my goshhh. I have a bit of experience eith randos in Kansas, so I think I could handle that. Because jail? It’s no fun. ?
This book sounds amazing.
Well I feel like this is a fairly decent endorsement for Kansas then! Especially some of the randos you’ve come across ?
Yeah, I’m gonna say no to the jail thing…unless it’s going to be like the camp in the book Holes. That’s not much better. LOL Beautiful cover! Thanks for sharing.
-Lauren
I loved this book. The McCabe family was made up of some incredible women.
Randos in Kansas! This book sounds good, thanks for the chance!