When the volleyball hits the floor mere inches from Reese’s hands, her dreams of playing college ball shatter. After consecutive failures on the court, in the classroom, and in her relationships, she’s done playing the part of perfect daughter, perfect student, and perfect athlete. It’s time for a new life. Enter Cassie Brentwood. Bold. Reckless. Free. Cassie is everything Reese isn’t yet longs to be. They quickly become friends and Cassie introduces her to Liam, a mysterious guy from Snapchat. Blinded by his love bombing and the desperation to shed her perfect image, Reese plunges head first into their world. It feels instantly thrilling… until it’s not. Girls are disappearing from nearby towns, however no one in their quiet small town seems concerned. But when Liam’s behaviour grows darker, Reese’s new life begins to unravel. She ignores the warnings. The red flags. The little voice screaming to her that something’s not right. Until she’s far from home, trapped in a nightmare she can’t escape. With no one left to trust, Reese has to fight to reclaim the life she was so eager to leave behind. She wanted freedom. Now, she just wants to go home. At least she has to try. Told with searing honesty and lyrical depth, At Least I’m Trying is a poignant novel about mental health, girlhood, and what happens when the version of yourself you’ve worked so hard to become starts to fall apart.

When the volleyball hits the floor mere inches from Reese’s hands, her dreams of playing college ball shatter. After consecutive failures on the court, in the classroom, and in her relationships, she’s done playing the part of perfect daughter, perfect student, and perfect athlete. It’s time for a new life. Enter Cassie Brentwood. Bold. Reckless. Free. Cassie is everything Reese isn’t yet longs to be. They quickly become friends and Cassie introduces her to Liam, a mysterious guy from Snapchat. Blinded by his love bombing and the desperation to shed her perfect image, Reese plunges head first into their world. It feels instantly thrilling… until it’s not. Girls are disappearing from nearby towns, however no one in their quiet small town seems concerned. But when Liam’s behaviour grows darker, Reese’s new life begins to unravel. She ignores the warnings. The red flags. The little voice screaming to her that something’s not right. Until she’s far from home, trapped in a nightmare she can’t escape. With no one left to trust, Reese has to fight to reclaim the life she was so eager to leave behind. She wanted freedom. Now, she just wants to go home. At least she has to try. Told with searing honesty and lyrical depth, At Least I’m Trying is a poignant novel about mental health, girlhood, and what happens when the version of yourself you’ve worked so hard to become starts to fall apart.

Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir—from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma—may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age. Raised on soundstages and studio lots from the time they were six, shuffling between auditions for Disney Channel, Cheaper by the Dozen, or a Missy Elliott music video, Alyson experienced their defining moments of childhood inside the bizarre fishbowl of Hollywood. From being eight with an 80-hour work week, differentiating fan inquiries from kidnapping plots, and TV execs telling them they’re “not anorexic enough” to stop working and get help, they struggled to find stability and sanity in a chaotic world.In Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, Alyson shares their powerful story for the first time, detailing a turbulent home life with addict parents, harrowing accounts from rehab, the messy process of discovering their sexuality in church, rebuilding a life after an early professional peak, and charting a path of self-discovery and advocacy. With striking introspection, Alyson connects the dots across the entertainment industry ecosystem, child development, and media culture, exposing the “toddler to trainwreck pipeline” of child stars and sparking timely conversations about success and society’s enchantment with fame.Bold, entertaining, warm, and galvanizing all at once, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything is more than a personal it’s a beacon for industry reform, a roadmap for breaking the bonds of generational trauma, and a testament to the freedom and strength that come from finally trusting your own voice and power.

Actor-dancer Alyson Stoner's revelatory and incisive memoir—from family violence and betrayal, to eating disorders and religious trauma—may begin in Hollywood, but its chilling relatability will resonate with anyone navigating identity, privacy, purpose, and mental health in a digital age. Raised on soundstages and studio lots from the time they were six, shuffling between auditions for Disney Channel, Cheaper by the Dozen, or a Missy Elliott music video, Alyson experienced their defining moments of childhood inside the bizarre fishbowl of Hollywood. From being eight with an 80-hour work week, differentiating fan inquiries from kidnapping plots, and TV execs telling them they’re “not anorexic enough” to stop working and get help, they struggled to find stability and sanity in a chaotic world.In Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything, Alyson shares their powerful story for the first time, detailing a turbulent home life with addict parents, harrowing accounts from rehab, the messy process of discovering their sexuality in church, rebuilding a life after an early professional peak, and charting a path of self-discovery and advocacy. With striking introspection, Alyson connects the dots across the entertainment industry ecosystem, child development, and media culture, exposing the “toddler to trainwreck pipeline” of child stars and sparking timely conversations about success and society’s enchantment with fame.Bold, entertaining, warm, and galvanizing all at once, Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything is more than a personal it’s a beacon for industry reform, a roadmap for breaking the bonds of generational trauma, and a testament to the freedom and strength that come from finally trusting your own voice and power.

A forgotten bloodline. Four fractured kingdoms. One spark could set the world ablaze.In the crumbling kingdom of Stonevale, Aurie has lived her life hidden, ordinary, and utterly unaware of the fire slumbering beneath her skin. The land’s elemental magic mostly depleted after the devastating Jubilation—but when flames erupt from Aurie during her awakening, the truth is she is Cinderborn, last heir to a lineage thought long extinguished by betrayal and jealousy.Raised unknowingly among those who destroyed her kind, Aurie now faces a claim her legacy and awaken the magic of a dying world… or run from the destiny burning through her blood.Jasper, crown prince of Emberhold, never expected to share his throne—his soul-bound match was lost in the same cave-in that shattered his family. But when prophetic visions reveal his long-lost mate is not only alive, but in peril, everything changes. With enemies circling and time slipping away, Jasper must find her before history repeats itself. But how do you convince a stranger to bind their soul to yours… especially when fate has already failed you once?As kingdoms teeter on the edge of collapse and ancient magic stirs once more, Aurie must decide what kind of witch she will a weapon of vengeance… or a flame that could heal a broken world. The Last of the Fire Witches is the captivating first book in the Elemental Witches of Kallarnia series, perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, fated mates, elemental magic, and heroines who rise from the ashes. If you loved The Last Airbender, Serpent & Dove, or Shadow and Bone, you’ll be enchanted by this powerful tale of fire, fate, and fierce female magic.

A forgotten bloodline. Four fractured kingdoms. One spark could set the world ablaze.In the crumbling kingdom of Stonevale, Aurie has lived her life hidden, ordinary, and utterly unaware of the fire slumbering beneath her skin. The land’s elemental magic mostly depleted after the devastating Jubilation—but when flames erupt from Aurie during her awakening, the truth is she is Cinderborn, last heir to a lineage thought long extinguished by betrayal and jealousy.Raised unknowingly among those who destroyed her kind, Aurie now faces a claim her legacy and awaken the magic of a dying world… or run from the destiny burning through her blood.Jasper, crown prince of Emberhold, never expected to share his throne—his soul-bound match was lost in the same cave-in that shattered his family. But when prophetic visions reveal his long-lost mate is not only alive, but in peril, everything changes. With enemies circling and time slipping away, Jasper must find her before history repeats itself. But how do you convince a stranger to bind their soul to yours… especially when fate has already failed you once?As kingdoms teeter on the edge of collapse and ancient magic stirs once more, Aurie must decide what kind of witch she will a weapon of vengeance… or a flame that could heal a broken world. The Last of the Fire Witches is the captivating first book in the Elemental Witches of Kallarnia series, perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, fated mates, elemental magic, and heroines who rise from the ashes. If you loved The Last Airbender, Serpent & Dove, or Shadow and Bone, you’ll be enchanted by this powerful tale of fire, fate, and fierce female magic.