The Premonitions Club

Gr 8 Up–When Liv and her friends discover boxes labeled “Do Not Open” in her deceased grandfather’s attic, curiosity prevails and the high school juniors find themselves elbow-deep in mysterious letters written by the Oracle of Delphi, Mad Merlin, and Nostradamus to The Premonitions Bureau—letters that predicted future events, and many came true! Nebony, the most popular cheerleader at Roosevelt High, jumps on an opportunity to boost her social media profile; her selfies go viral, reaching the powerful secret organizations that tried to keep the letters under wraps, which puts the teens and their families in jeopardy. Decades prior, their parents were part of a study about preternatural abilities that evolved into an operation to use psychics as weapons and ended with the development of an AI assassin. The teens inherited their parents' abilities and the danger that threatens to eradicate them. Part supernatural thriller, part coming-of-age romance, this YA debut delves into the complexities of adolescent relationships while engrossing readers in a fast-paced, intricately plotted quest featuring a large cast of authentic and introspective characters. Chapters are told from various perspectives, and each teen is struggling with personal issues that are unique and relatable; these include the loss of a parent, emotional and physical abuse, self-acceptance, social isolation, sexual orientation, and learning disabilities. The book concludes with a guide about premonitions and divination.