By Carolyn Leiloglou
Between Flowers and Bones
The Restorationists, book two
Middle Grade Fantasy, ages 8-12+
In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author of Beneath the Swirling Sky.
About Between Flowers and Bones
Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.
But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.
Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save the day?
Praise for Between Flowers and Bones
“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . a sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”
“Carolyn Leiloglou has done it again! Between Flowers and Bones draws readers further into the magical world within art itself. Like the layers of the paintings her characters explore, Leiloglou masterfully textures her work with deeper thematic hues: the uniqueness of everyone, the need to belong and the stories that shape our choices. Families will be delighted and inspired to read this book together—then go visit some museums or pick up a paintbrush!”
“Between Flowers and Bones is a beautiful and compelling sequel that expands the world and deepens the characters we met and loved in Beneath the Swirling Sky. Georgia is a heroine we can all root for, and Leiloglou infuses her with relatable struggles and incredible bravery. This book is a perfect addition to any home library, and one I will be giving to my children immediately.”
Other Books
Beneath the Swirling Sky
Book one of The Restorationists
Beyond the Far Horizon
Book three of The Restorationists
Library’s Most Wanted
Library meets Wild West in this fun and meaningful picture book.
I’ve Got a Bad Case of Poetry
This fully illustrated children’s poetry anthology contains six of Carolyn’s poems.