Red in Tooth and Claw

In this dark young adult Western fantasy, Faolan Kelly faces a grim reality after the death of her grandfather leaves her homeless and vulnerable in a settlement filled with monsters and secrets. Disguised as a young man, she navigates the treacherous power dynamics created by the local authorities, who see her as a pawn rather than a person. When strange occurrences and brutal attacks plague the Settlement, Faolan realizes she must uncover the truth and escape before it’s too late.