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Shana Targosz
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NY Times Bestselling Author. The Underwild: River of Spirits, & Relic of Thieves (5/24/2026, Aladdin/S&S). Oregon Literary Fellow. Rep: Andrea Morrison, Writers House. Fountain pen & ink collector. Made of tea & Ghibli vibes ✨📚
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4 months until RELIC OF THIEVES!

This new story will take you back to the Underworld (plus a few new mythological realms). Get ready to meet Anya, the mortal who borrows a magical relic & accidentally breaks the Laws of the gods along with her best friend, Lizzie.

Things do not go well for them...
Graphic featuring the things you'll find in the Greek myth-inspired book THE UNDERWILD: RELIC OF THIEVES. Cover illustration by Danlin Zhang shows two girls falling through mist while reaching for a set of glowing keys. Text around book reads: An adventure across mythological realms. A beast on the hunt. A girl willing to go to the ends of the world for her one person. Witches! Giant messenger-ravens and their queen. A journey to the Underworld + ? + ?!?. Magical keys that can take you anywhere. Your favorite Ferryman and his young apprentice. Best friends who save each other. Get ready for a Hades & Persephone retelling.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Get ready to return to the Underworld in The Underwild: Relic of Thieves! From now until Friday, Sept 5, B&N members can get 25% off upcoming releases!

🗝️ River of Spirits paperback - February 24, 2026
🗝️ Relic of Thieves - March 24, 2026

Stunning covers illustrated by Danlin Zhang🗝️🐦‍⬛

#BNPreorder
September 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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✨️They're here! ✨️ Going to #WorldCon? Meet me at one of my panels or signings! I'll have badge ribbons to hand out to anyone who wants to apprentice to Charon in the Underworld 💜

Be wary, though - not all spirits are willing to let the Living slip through their grasps...

See you in Seattle ✨️
August 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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I wrote a book about myths & magic, of lost friends & found families. It is a story about running to the person who is your home, & fighting to save them when the monsters come.

RELIC OF THIEVES releases March 24, 2026. Available for pre-order now 🐦‍⬛

Cover illustration by Danlin Zhang ✨

#books
August 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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So excited to be a guest at #WorldCon ✨

I'll be on panels, at meet-ups, & will be hosting a table talk. Bring your family & friends & anyone who loves Greek mythology inspired stories set in the Underworld 🐦‍⬛

Come say hi! I'd love to meet you there ✨
Graphic of an author photo of Shana Targosz set against a background with stars and books. Text reads: Meet me at WorldCon! August 13-16, 2025, Seattle Convention Center. Shana Targosz, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Underwild: River of Spirits. Join me at panels, signings, meet-ups, and table talks! Graphic set against a background with stars and books. Text reads: Meet Me at WorldCon! 10:30 AM Panel - MG Secrets and YA Twists: The Role of Mystery Room 320 1:30 PM Meet the Authors - YA and MG Rooms 347 - 348 3:00 PM Book Signing At the Book Nook Friday 8/15 1:30 PM Autographs Garden Lounge (3F) 4:30 PM Panel - Magic, Machines, and Mental Health Room 321 Saturday 8/16 3:00 PM Table Talks (Sign-Ups Required) Room 427 10:30 AM Panel - Where are Your Parents? Room 321
August 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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RELIC OF THIEVES is on Edelweiss! ✨

Curious about what happens next in the Underwild series? Meet new characters, reunite w/ favorite friends (& foes), & find plenty of adventure (& doom). Plus there's a 3-headed puppy, a cat w/ the power of nightmares, & lots of birds 🐦‍⬛

Cover illo by Danlin Zhang
Graphic of the cover of The Underwild: Relic of Thieves by Shana Targosz, featuring two girls reaching for magical keys as they fall through mist. Text reads: Request now on Edelweiss. The Underwild: Relic of Thieves, Deluxe Limited Edition. Stunning sprayed edges with a custom key design! Beautiful metallic jacket with embossing!
July 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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So excited to attend this year's #ALAAC2025 conference! I'll be there to sign books and be a panelist. If you are going to the American Library Association Annual Conference, please come meet me! I'd love to meet you and talk endlessly about books 💙

#ala #americanlibraryassociation #books
Graphic with photo of Shana Targosz at the top right corner and her novel, The Underwild: River of Spirits at the bottom left corner. Text reads: Meet me at ALA! Saturday June 28th 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Underwild: River of Spirits signing in the Simon & Schuster booth. Sunday June 29th 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM The Art of Building Bridges Panel at the Chapter One Stage (Booth 112) with Brian Gonsar, Stan Yan, and Jess Callans. ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025, Philadelphia.
June 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Indie booksellers! I would love to send signed bookplates to your bookstore! These gorgeous bookplates are illustrated by Marcella W. and are printed in black and silver ink 💜

Thank you for all you do to get books into the hands of readers and for spreading book joy in your communities 💜
Image of a bookplate illustration for THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS, featuring two young girls in the bottom corner, a dragon chimera across from them, and surrounded by objects and other creatures mentioned in the book. Held up against a backdrop of finished copies of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS.
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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I can't believe I get to type these words... The Underwild: River of Spirits is a New York Times Bestseller!

The tears keep coming, but they are the best kind of tears. Thank you, friends, family, & readers, for believing in my book. All of this wouldn't be happening if not for your support 🥹💜
Text on a dark purple background. Text states "The Underwild: River of Spirits is a New York Times Bestseller. #4 River of Spirits, by Shana Targosz. (Aladdin) Senka and Poppy get lost together in the Underworld. (Ages 8 to 12). Image features a cover of the book with a dark-haired young girl rowing a boat on a raging river while glowing moths surround her.
April 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Signed books at Powell's Books on Hawthorne AND Powell's City of Books on Burnside ✨️

#signedbooks
March 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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With only 8 more days until THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS hits shelves, I'm thrilled to share this lovely review!

Thank you @publisherswkly.bsky.social! Knowing the themes of love & loss featured in my novel are striking a chord with readers means so much to me

March 25th @simonkids.bsky.social
Graphic of the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while glowing moths surround her. Text reads: Publishers Weekly. “An action-packed journey through the Underworld centers grief and personal transformation in this fantasy adventure debut... Employing a memorable cast that includes a cheerful psychopomp and a nonbinary shape-shifting fox child, Targosz touches on themes of friendship, loyalty, and love, making for an exciting and promising series launch.” - Publishers Weekly Review. Cover illustration by Danlin Zhang. Text set against the cover of River of Spirits featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while a dragon chimera circles the waters beneath her. Text reads: Signed books available. Signed/personalized books available at Annie Bloom’s Books in Portland, Oregon. Signed pre-orders available from Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Portland, Oregon. Signed/personalized books available at Vintage Books in Vancouver, Washington. Text set against the cover of River of Spirits featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while a dragon chimera circles the waters beneath her. A quote from the book reads, “You followed death into the Underworld, but death is also following you.” THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS by Shana Targosz. March 25, 2025, Aladdin books.
March 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Announcing the Pre-Order Campaign for River of Spirits! ✨

In only a few short weeks, THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS will be released! Pre-order from your favorite bookshop or request from your local library & fill out the form in my linktree to get these special, limited edition pre-order gifts:
Graphic of the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while glowing moths surround her. Text reads: The Underwild River of Spirits. Submit your pre-order receipt to receive…” (continued on next slide) Image showing the items included in the pre-order incentive gift pack. These include: A double-sided bookmark featuring the cover illustration by Danlin Zhang @danlinz_art, Sticker set featuring cover art by Danlin Zhang @danlinz_art, A signed bookplate featuring art by Marcella @mariamarcelw. Bonus! If you order from an independent bookstore you'll also receive a special, limited edition recipe card featuring art by Shana. Image detailing an item included in the pre-order incentive gift pack. Slide features the original art sketch for the bookplate with art by Marcella. Sketch includes two young girls, a fox, a dragon, a small figure on a boat, a raven, a magpie, and other small items featured in the book. Image detailing items included in the pre-order incentive gift pack. Slide features the double-sided bookmark with art by Danlin Zhang. Front of the bookmark shows Senka, the main character, on a boat on a raging river. The back side of the bookmark shows a dragon chimera in the waters. Four different stickers featuring details of the same illustrations are also pictured on the slide.
March 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Blurb reveal✨

THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS will be on shelves on March 25th (Aladdin @simonkids.bsky.social)✨

This blurb is from @jennreese.bsky.social - thank you, Jenn! If you haven’t read Jenn's books yet, this is your sign to add all of their beautiful stories to your to-read list! 🐦‍⬛
#Books
Cover art of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a young girl rowing a boat on a raging river. The blurb states: “Pulse-pounding and profound -- a wildly creative adventure exploring grief, friendship, and family. I laughed and cried and couldn't put it down.” Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels and Puzzleheart
February 17, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Incredibly excited to share that THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS is on the Kids' Indie Next List!

Thank you, booksellers! My heart is overflowing! I adore independent bookstores & am deeply grateful for this honor.

Get ready to enter the Underwild🐦‍⬛✨
March 25th Aladdin books
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Image with the Kids' Indie Next stamp logo stating "Booksellers recommend" next to the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while glowing moths surround her. Text above reads "Thank you, Booksellers!"
February 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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And I'll never miss the opportunity to post the stunning book trailer for THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS ✨🖤
February 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Barnes & Noble pre-order sale✨️ Rewards members get 25% off through February 7th!
Looking for a story about a coffee-addicted ferryman, his brilliant (almost) assistant, eccentric ghosts, & giant messenger-ravens? Pre-order THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS & get ready to meet them all ☕👻🐦‍⬛ #BNpreorder
Graphic with the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river while a dragon chimera circles the water beneath her. Text reads Barnes & Noble Pre-Order sale: Barnes & Noble rewards members get 25% off Pre-Orders February 5th - 7th with code PREORDER25. Premium Members get an additional 10% off.
February 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Overjoyed to share the book trailer for THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS ✨
Featuring the cover illustration by Danlin Zhang ✨

Get ready to explore the Underworld on March 25, 2025 (Aladdin books / @simonkids.bsky.social )

Pre-order & request from your local library now ✨
February 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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✨ 2nd Blurb Reveal! ✨

Only 8 weeks until THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS is on shelves! Get ready to explore the Underworld on March 25, 2025 (Aladdin books @simonkids.bsky.social ) ✨ Cover illustration by Danlin Zhang ✨

Blurb is from @alyssacolman.bsky.social, one of the loveliest people I know ✨
Cover art of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a young girl rowing a boat on a raging river. The blurb states: “A heart-pounding adventure that celebrates the enduring powers of friendship, love, and memory in a Greek-myth inspired Underworld. Engrossing, thought-provoking, and fun.” Alyssa Colman, author of The Gilded Girl, The Tarnished Garden, and the upcoming Where Only Storms Grow
January 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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3. Teacups and mugs! Can't drink my life-giving leaf potions without them.

My favorite is this one that my bestie Jessie sent me as a surprise gift in celebration of the journaling game I wrote:
White and black fancy teacup and matching saucer, both with gold metallic accents and a starry sky detail. Inner lip of the teacup reads "Secrets of the Universe"
January 23, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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✨ Blurb Reveal ✨

Only nine weeks remain until THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS magically appears on shelves! Get ready to explore the Underworld on March 25, 2025 (Aladdin books/S&S) ✨

This blurb is from Heather Kassner, who has been an incredible friend and champion of my writing 🖤✨
Blurb for THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS that reads: An unforgettable tale that ferries you into the dark heart of the Underworld, where myths are wonderfully (and wickedly) real, hope counters grief, and perilous adventure abounds. Blurb by Heather Kassner, author of The Bone Garden, The Forest of Stars, and The Plentiful Darkness.
January 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Are you ready to explore the Underworld? 🖤🐦‍⬛✨

THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS releases on March 25, 2025 with Aladdin books @simonkids.bsky.social ✨️

If you want to read it early, check out the Goodreads Giveaway happening now, or request an e-ARC through NetGalley ✨
Graphic with the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS featuring a dark haired girl rowing a boat on a raging river while a dragon chimera circles the water beneath her. Lists the places you can find the book, including a Goodreads Giveaway (US only until Jan 27th), NetGalley, ordering a signed/personalized copy from Annie Bloom’s Books in Portland, Oregon, and requesting at your local library.
January 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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It is 2025, my debut year for THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS!

Are you ready to explore the Underwild? Run over to Goodreads right now & enter this giveaway for a free advance copy of my book!✨

RIVER OF SPIRITS will be released on March 25, 2025 / Aladdin books @simonkids.bsky.social 🖤✨
January 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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What?! THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS is on the first page of the Most Requested Children's Fiction on NetGalley?! 😱

Thank you to everyone who has requested to read my book! It's wild to know my little Ferryer-in-training is making her way to readers. I'm overcome (& maybe a little terrified) 😅
Screen cap of Netgalley's Most Requested Children's Fiction Books. THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS is on the first page, in the company of some amazing upcoming titles. Graphic with the cover of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS surrounded by arrows pointing at different elements found in the book, including: two lost girls, hungry wraiths, giant messenger-ravens, long-held secrets waiting to be broken, a dragon chimera on the hunt, a coffee-addicted Ferryman, ghosts, a tour of all 5 rivers of the Underworld, and found family.
December 4, 2024 at 4:35 AM
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✨ RIVER OF SPIRITS is now available on Netgalley & Edelweiss! ✨

Want to be in the know about the Underworld, meet some of the local residents, & find out what Charon does on his days off? (AKA do you want to read an ARC of THE UNDERWILD: RIVER OF SPIRITS?) Rush over to Netgalley & request!
River of Spirits is now available to request on Netgalley and Edelweiss! Cover image of the book features a young girl rowing a boat on a raging river, while a dragon chimera circles the waters below. Netgalley request page for River of Spirits by Shana Targosz. A diagram of different things you will read about in River of Spirits. Includes: two lost girls, hungry wraiths, giant messenger-ravens, long-held secrets waiting to be broken, a dragon chimera on the hunt, a coffee-addicted Ferryman, ghosts, a tour of all 5 rivers of the Underworld, and found family.
December 3, 2024 at 12:48 AM