Our November 2022 Illumicrate book was The Luminaries by Susan Dennard -Daphne Press' first acquisition! Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns. It’s guarded by the Luminaries, a secret order dedicated to protecting the world from the nightmares that spawn at certain points across the globe. Winnie’s family lives in disgrace after her father’s betrayal, and Winnie will do anything to restore their reputation…even putting her life on the line to enter the Hunter Trials. The book at a glance: YA contemporary fantasy, first in a series Exclusive: redesigned cover, foil embossing and digitally printed edges by @micaelaalcainodesign, artwork endpapers by @ashmackenzieillustration and bonus content from @lizardinkmaps Female main character, prominent side characters in an M/M relationship Photo by @the.wyvern.witch