We are thrilled to be revealing the cover for Kendall Kulper’s Murder for the Modern Girl, which features Gatsby-era glamour, a swoon-worthy love story, and an indomitable heroine dazzle in this romp that captures the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties and the dangers of vigilante justice. Intrigued? Well this upcoming YA release hits shelves on May 24th 2022 from Holiday House so be sure to pre-order and add this one to your Goodreads!
Before we share the stunning cover, Kendall wanted to say a few words!
“MURDER FOR THE MODERN GIRL is a romantic, jazzy, cat-and-mouse fantasy about a mind-reading flapper who hunts down murderers in 1920s Chicago and the shy, shapeshifting forensic scientist quietly falling for her—while unwittingly trying to solve her crimes. I knew the cover had to immediately capture that kind of smoky, alluring, dangerous vibe, and I am so thrilled about what Holiday House came up with! Corey Brickley’s illustration is so gorgeously evocative (and full of sly, winking details) and is the perfect introduction for readers to this world!”
A ravishing young mind reader stalks the streets at night in kitten heels, prowling for men to murder. A soft-spoken genius toils away in the city morgue, desperate to unearth the science behind his gift for shapeshifting. It’s a match made in 1928 Chicago, where gangsters run City Hall, jazz fills the air, and every good girl’s purse conceals a flask.
Until now, eighteen-year-old Ruby’s penchant for poison has been a secret. No one knows that she uses her mind-reading abilities to target men who prey on vulnerable women, men who escape the clutches of Chicago “justice.” When she meets a brilliant boy working at the morgue, his knack for forensic detail threatens to uncover her dark hobby. Even more unfortunately: sharp, independent Ruby has fallen in love with him.
Waltzing between a supernaturally enhanced romance, the battle to take down a gentleman’s club, and loyal friendships worth their weight in diamonds, Ruby brings defiant charm to every spectacular page of Murder for the Modern Girl—not to mention killer fashion. An irresistible caper perfect for fans of The Diviners series and The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue.
Kendall Kulper writes young adult historical fiction with a fantasy twist and knows more about nineteenth century whaling than she ever imagined. After graduating from Harvard University with a degree in history and literature, she spent several years as a journalist before deciding to write full-time. Kendall grew up in the wilds of New Jersey and now lives in Cambridge, MA with her husband, kids, and their much-tweeted-about dog, Abby. Find her online at kendallkulper.com and @KendallKulper.
