Mysterious Ways
$44.54
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
14 January 2025
Summary
From acclaimed author Wendy Wunder comes a sharp and hilarious coming-of-age novel for fans of John Green and Nicola Yoon about an omniscient teenage girl who must grapple with whether there’s such a thing as knowing too much…
Seventeen-year-old Maya knows everything. When she looks at someone, she instantly knows their history, their private thoughts, their secret desires, their most tragic failures. Combine these private miseries with the general state of the world, and it’s easy to…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250770202 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250770203 |
| Author: | Wendy Wunder |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 14 January 2025 |
| Weight: | 402g |
| Dimensions: | 220mm x 148mm x 33mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
New England Book Awards Finalist
Parade, “The 27 Best New Book Releases This Week”
“Seamlessly moving between the humorous and horrific realities of Maya’s omniscience, Wunder (The Museum of Intangible Things) chronicles the protagonist’s stay at Whispering Pines and her eventual enrollment at a new school where she makes a friend and happens upon potential romance.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The depiction of Gen Z anxieties feels spot on…A humorous and stimulating reading experience.” - Kirkus
“A poignant, funny, and relatable story.” - Booklist
“Wunder masterfully weaves a myriad of seemingly disparate events into a cohesive narrative, culminating in Maya’s overarching mission to positively impact those around her…YA readers who enjoy coming-of-age tales will find this a captivating and insightful read.” - School Library Journal
“Maya’s singular narrative voice is the highlight of the novel…Wunder adeptly transitions between witty humor and heavy moments that convey the frightening ramifications of Maya’s abilities…The novel’s imaginative combination of extraordinary powers grounded by everyday teenage turmoil should appeal to fans of both speculative and contemporary fiction.” - Shelf Awareness
“Wunder’s portrayal of Maya seems very authentic, which helps immerse you further into her world…Wunder also does a masterful job of blending the fantastical and supernatural elements with real-world issues…Mysterious Ways is filled with heart, humor and encourages the reader to contemplate the human condition, while offering up a fresh perspective on the complexities of growing up and realizing that it might be best not to know everything.” - BookTrib
“Mysterious Ways will appeal to readers seeking a novel that goes beyond your typical YA.” - YA Books Central
“Wunder’s strong voice and intense emotion takes on real Gen Z issues with heart and humor. Maya’s story tells us that just because you’re omniscient doesn’t mean you don’t have things to learn. And her journey is all backed by a great soundtrack.”–Gretchen Schreiber, author of Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal
“Sharp, hilarious, heartfelt.” –Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Praise for The Probability of Miracles:
“Beautiful.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“A witty, clever, meaningful, kind of kooky life-sometimes-stinks-but-it’s-all-we-have tour de force.” - School Library Journal (starred)
“Funny and entertaining.” - New York Times Book Review
About The Author
Wendy Wunder
Wendy Wunder is the author of The Probability of Miracles, which was called “beautiful” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and a “graceful balance of comedy and tragedy” by Publishers Weekly. When she’s not writing or spending time with her family, she teaches yoga in Boston.
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