Tempest

By K. Ibura, Read by Chanté McCormick

Price: $7.99

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Tempest

By K. Ibura, Read by Chanté McCormick

Price: $7.99

About the Book

In this lyrical and epic contemporary novel with magical fantasy elements, a girl must learn to master her powers over the wind before a sinister secret organization finds her. Perfect for fans of Legendborn A Song Below Water, and Vespertine.

After Veronique’s parents died, her grandmother raised her on a farm in rural Louisiana. For sixteen years, it’s just been Veronique, MawMaw, and an ocean of trees. That’s because Veronique has a secret—one MawMaw has warned her she must always keep safe. 

Veronique has the power to control the wind.

But when MawMaw falls ill, Veronique is forced to move to New Orleans to live with family she never knew she had. New Orleans is a far cry from her old quiet life, but Veronique finally gets her chance for a normal life—one with school, friends, and even love. But when her new life threatens her ability to control her powers, she quickly learns that the world is bigger and more dangerous than she’d ever imagined. Veronique must uncover what MawMaw was trying to protect her from before it’s too late.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063081055
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
On Sale: Jun 24, 2025
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Magical Realism *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience *
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

K. Ibura

Biography

K. Ibura is a writer and visual artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The middle child of five, she grew up in a city full of music and culture, a neighborhood full of oak trees and mosquitoes, and a home full of art and activism. She has written two short story collections for adults: Ancient, Ancient—winner of the James Tiptree Jr. Literary Award—and When the World Wounds. Her debut novel and first book for young people, When the World Turned Upside Down, was published in February 2022. Find her online at kiburabooks.com.

Chanté McCormick

Reviews

“Bursting with so much love and power and beauty! Tempest is a magnificent novel that will convince any reader that they have the strength to weather all of life’s storms.” — Sam J. Miller, Nebula-Award-winning author of The Art of Starving

“Reading Tempest is like getting swept into a storm–its textures, its rhythms, and its sounds swirl around you and shift the world into different shapes when you least expect it. Veronique’s struggles for belonging, for self-understanding and for her own power make this magical read a can’t miss.” — Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Library of Broken Worlds

“Ibura masterfully explores new and intense experiences. A promising premise and alluring protagonist propel this…story.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This fast-paced adventure will blow readers away. Lovers of superhero stories will devour this one.” — Booklist

“V’s conflicting romantic feelings for two local boys and keenly felt anxiety about others’ perception of her—conveyed via the protagonist’s personable POV—ground the high-concept premise in relatable coming-of-age drama.”   — Publishers Weekly

“A fresh, clever, coming-of-age fantasy. Tempest is equal parts suspense and self-discovery.”
Shelf Awareness

About the Book

In this lyrical and epic contemporary novel with magical fantasy elements, a girl must learn to master her powers over the wind before a sinister secret organization finds her. Perfect for fans of Legendborn A Song Below Water, and Vespertine.

After Veronique’s parents died, her grandmother raised her on a farm in rural Louisiana. For sixteen years, it’s just been Veronique, MawMaw, and an ocean of trees. That’s because Veronique has a secret—one MawMaw has warned her she must always keep safe. 

Veronique has the power to control the wind.

But when MawMaw falls ill, Veronique is forced to move to New Orleans to live with family she never knew she had. New Orleans is a far cry from her old quiet life, but Veronique finally gets her chance for a normal life—one with school, friends, and even love. But when her new life threatens her ability to control her powers, she quickly learns that the world is bigger and more dangerous than she’d ever imagined. Veronique must uncover what MawMaw was trying to protect her from before it’s too late.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063081055
Imprint: Quill Tree Books
On Sale: Jun 24, 2025
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 304
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age *
BISAC 2: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Magical Realism *
BISAC 3: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience *
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

K. Ibura

Biography

K. Ibura is a writer and visual artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. The middle child of five, she grew up in a city full of music and culture, a neighborhood full of oak trees and mosquitoes, and a home full of art and activism. She has written two short story collections for adults: Ancient, Ancient—winner of the James Tiptree Jr. Literary Award—and When the World Wounds. Her debut novel and first book for young people, When the World Turned Upside Down, was published in February 2022. Find her online at kiburabooks.com.

Chanté McCormick

Reviews

“Bursting with so much love and power and beauty! Tempest is a magnificent novel that will convince any reader that they have the strength to weather all of life’s storms.” — Sam J. Miller, Nebula-Award-winning author of The Art of Starving

“Reading Tempest is like getting swept into a storm–its textures, its rhythms, and its sounds swirl around you and shift the world into different shapes when you least expect it. Veronique’s struggles for belonging, for self-understanding and for her own power make this magical read a can’t miss.” — Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula and World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Library of Broken Worlds

“Ibura masterfully explores new and intense experiences. A promising premise and alluring protagonist propel this…story.” — Kirkus Reviews

“This fast-paced adventure will blow readers away. Lovers of superhero stories will devour this one.” — Booklist

“V’s conflicting romantic feelings for two local boys and keenly felt anxiety about others’ perception of her—conveyed via the protagonist’s personable POV—ground the high-concept premise in relatable coming-of-age drama.”   — Publishers Weekly

“A fresh, clever, coming-of-age fantasy. Tempest is equal parts suspense and self-discovery.”
Shelf Awareness

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