The Whisperwood Legacy

The Whisperwood Legacy"Read this one with the lights on!" Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of The Night of the Witch Knives Out meets The Hazel Wood in this twisty contemporary fantasy about an amusement park shrouded in dark secrets and the family desperate to inherit it at any cost. Welcome to Whisperwood, a sprawling theme park nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where thrilling rides and picture perfect scenery bring cult classic fairy

"Read this one with the lights on!"--Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of The Night of the Witch

Knives Out meets The Hazel Wood in this twisty contemporary fantasy about an amusement park shrouded in dark secrets--and the family desperate to inherit it at any cost.

Welcome to Whisperwood, a sprawling theme park nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where thrilling rides and picture-perfect scenery bring cult-classic fairy tales to life. Or at least they did until eighteen months ago, when the family matriarch, Virginia Strauss, suddenly shut Whisperwood's gates and the beloved park was left to wither away along with the family's dwindling fortune.
 
For seventeen-year-old Frankie Strauss, Whisperwood's closure has been a blessing in disguise. After seeing three generations of wealth's corrupting influence, she is more than ready to shed the Strauss-family's gilded handcuffs.
 
But when Virginia goes missing, Frankie realizes that her family might be guilty of something much worse than mere dysfunction. With the help of the mysterious and handsome groundskeeper, Jem, Frankie sifts through a web of near truths and outright lies, uncovering a reality where nothing is as it seems and fairy tales aren't just real--they're deadly.

Author: Jo Schulte
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/27/2025
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780316578721
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2025
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2025
Booklist 04/01/2025 pg. 110
School Library Journal 08/02/2025 pg. 1

About the Author

Jo Schulte grew up chasing fireflies in Michigan, spent many years navigating London's publishing industry, and now calls Atlanta home, y'all. When she's not writing, Jo can be found walking her dog, getting distracted by renovation projects, or enjoying a well-earned brunch (the housecleaning can wait). She invites you to connect with her at joschulte.com.