SUITEHEARTS

Two girls use their magical abilities to help others form bonds of love.

Rose and Cora Seville are 12-year-old cousins whose fathers are twins. They are also Matchmakers who have magical powers that allow them to forge love connections between people. As Fledglings—young Matchmakers-in-training—Rose and Cora practice their skills under the supervision of their guardians. One day, they learn they’ve been selected to take exams that would allow them to graduate to a higher Matchmaker level. However, they must do these challenges without their guardians’ help. Rose, always confident and with an intuitive access to her magic, is excited about this opportunity. Cora, used to being in her cousin’s shadow and more challenged by tapping into her magic, is filled with doubt. They have two chances to pass: If they fail, they could have their magic taken away. On top of that, the challenges are set up to intentionally test their individual weaknesses. Will Rose and Cora overcome their obstacles and pass their tests, or will these trials prove to be too much, too soon? Kann takes readers into an exciting magical world that explores themes that feel connected to real life; they will be drawn into Rose’s and Cora’s lives and find themselves rooting for both girls. The cousins are Black; Rose’s mother is White.

A fresh take on middle-grade magic.