The Invocations

A gorgeously twisted modern fairy tale that shimmers with magic and mystery, The Invocations is thrilling, irresistible, and unforgettable.

Karen M. McManus, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ONE OF US IS LYING

The Invocations is stunning. Perfectly plotted, gorgeously written, with a heart-pounding finale that will leave readers gasping. An intricate, twisty, brilliant book that pulls you in from the very first line and refuses to let go until the final page. I loved it.

Katherine Webber, THE SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of TWIN CROWNS

Lyrical, grotesque and pulsing with feminist rage, this is sapphic horror at its very finest. Sutherland is a luminous (albeit slightly terrifying) talent.

Laura Steven, award-winning author of THE SOCIETY FOR SOULLESS GIRLS

This is pitch-dark academia at its best and most captivatingly haunted: by demons and dead languages, occult magic and richly imagined supernatural disaster. If you’ve ever dreamed of leading a magic-touched double life in England’s most history-heavy places, The Invocations is your next obsession.

Melissa Albert, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE HAZEL WOOD

One of my favorite reads of the year. This story is exceptionally crafted. Equal parts visceral and haunting, its twists and turns will lure readers in, and its compulsive plot will keep them engrossed until the end.

Ayana Gray, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the BEASTS OF PREY trilogy

Sutherland (House of Hollow) pits three teens against a monstrous evil in this devilishly bewitching novel steeped in dark academia and set in a fantasy London where only women wield magic . . . Vivid descriptions, mellifluous prose, expert pacing, and a slow-burning romance keep the tension high and the pages turning while intimately written character arcs probe themes of misogyny, grief, and dynamics of gender and power. Sarcastic, wise-cracking dialogue tempers dark topics with droll wit as the twisty, haunting tale unveils multiple horrors such as rotting souls, inhuman evil, grotesque rituals, decaying bodies and the chilling social inequities that disempower women.

starred review, Publishers Weekly

“Three young women team up to track down a serial killer who’s targeting witches . . . Sutherland expertly weaves together their lives in intricate and fascinating ways. Filled with feminist rage and a sprinkle of queer romance, this lushly written tale methodically builds to a heart-pounding confrontation . . .The evocative body horror, distinct and compelling leads, and twisty plot will keep readers immersed in this grisly story. A thrilling and exquisitely grotesque showcase of young women taking charge."

Kirkus Reviews

A wild ride of the best kind: strong women, queer representation, a crime that the reader is as equally invested in solving as the characters are, and more. It is intricate, with a twist only readers with a sharp eye may catch before all the signs fall into place. The Invocations pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t let you go until the end. It’s a perfect addition to a growing niche of stories about queer magic users. It is a brilliant choice for readers 14 and over, particularly fans of Isabel Sterling, Sarah Gailey, and Victoria Lee.

Books + Publishing

A bewitching and devilish book perfect for fans of The Craft and A Dark Song. The Invocations was a taut YA horror in its own league. I loved it!

Dawn Kurtagich, author of THE DEAD HOUSE

This furious, seductive 14+ horror-fantasy will appeal to fans of Holly Black and Melissa Albert.

The Guardian