The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard (Paperback)

Winnie Wednesday should be celebrating. She survived the deadly hunter trials, restored her family’s honour, and earned her place among the Luminaries of Hemlock Falls. Overnight, she’s become a local legend — The Girl Who Jumped, The Girl Who Got Bitten. But fame and acceptance come with new dangers, and something about her victory doesn’t feel right.

A new nightmare stalks the woods — the Whisperer — a creature killing hunters under the cover of darkness. Everyone believes the werewolf is to blame, but Winnie knows better. Determined to uncover the truth, she dives deeper into the town’s secrets, following her father’s cryptic clues about the mysterious Dianas and the events that tore Hemlock Falls apart four years earlier.

As Winnie searches for answers, she must rely on the one person she isn’t sure she can trust — Jay Friday. The boy with a dark past, a sharp tongue, and his own secrets to keep. Together, they face a growing danger that threatens not just the hunters, but the balance between the living and the nightmares themselves.

Full of tension, mystery, and unexpected twists, The Hunting Moon is a gripping continuation of The Luminaries. Susan Dennard delivers a story of courage, loyalty, and the price of truth in a world where monsters aren’t always what they seem.