A Hawaiian Gothic
Keala Kendall
May 26, 2026
Hardcover
Young Adult Fiction / Thrillers & Suspense / Supernatural / Asian American & Pacific Islander / LGBTQ+
Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up
A native Hawaiian teen travels to a luxury island resort in search of her missing twin and uncovers the dark side of paradise, in this YA supernatural thriller that's Mexican Gothic meets She is a Haunting.
"This astounding book is both a finger pointed directly at the rotting heart of colonial greed and a truly heart-pounding mystery." — Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound Fracture
For the world’s wealthiest, Kōpaʻa Island Resort is more than a destination. It’s the ultimate escape. With no cell service or Wi-Fi, the Hawaiian island is a coveted wellness retreat renowned for its persimmon orchard and promises of rejuvenation.
