This Darkness Mine - Tapa dura

"Your heart may still be pounding after you've finished this book. It is uncannily well timed to our current political situation...McGinnis, who dedicates her book to 'the victims, ' examines this dichotomy of hope and violence, love and hate, with dexterity and grace."--New York Times Book Review

"The ending of this dark novel leaves much to be unpacked, and it would certainly spark heated discussion in a book club or classroom."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for A MADNESS SO DISCREET: "McGinnis excels at rich character development; every person readers meet makes a dramatic impact on the story and on Grace. This book is highly recommended."--School Library Journal

"Grace's story shines. Every person she encounters, mad or trapped by the label of madness, feels achingly real. Readers will wish they could watch her and Thornhollow solve murders for pages and pages more. "--Kirkus Reviews

"Several storylines are threaded together in this powerful and dark book, examining the line between sanity and insanity and often indicting those who get to define that line. McGinnis extends compassion to the asylum's most helpless patients as well as the most disturbed and violent characters."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for NOT A DROP TO DRINK: "A high-quality survivalist story for readers who enjoy internal story arcs as well as external dangers."--Kirkus Reviews

"The intensity of action moves the story forward, but not at the expense of character development. The complex, authentic characters are neither fully evil nor unbelievably good. The honest and hopeful ending-while not 'happily ever after'--will resonate with readers and leave them asking for more."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Those in search of fierce female survivalist characters need look no further than this."--Booklist

"[I]t's raw. Not "raw for YA." Real-deal raw. And violent. And unforgettable. McGinnis explores both and she goes there in a way no one really has before in YA. This is Kill Bill in high school, but with more nuance, bolder choices and a true female perspective."--The Globe and Mail

"A bountiful buffet of twisted, dark intrigue. While others are writing about relatively 'normal' heroes and heroines, McGinnis takes the less-traveled route to bring us a heroine damaged physically and mentally, and to the far reaches of her soul. McGinnis can surely tell a story."--USA Today