Our novel
“Where was she? Did she know? Was she supposed to? There didn't seem to be anyone in the place but her.
. . . And the voices.”
Our Particular Evils is a captivating, multi-layered story of faith, family bonds, and the resilience of the human spirit. A combination of fantasy and adventure, the story is an enthralling tale for all ages.
When Juliette and Emily Watson wake up imprisoned in the Subterrite’s war-torn underground bunker, they discover a fantastical civilization divided by power, loyalty, and secrets. While the younger sisters plot their escape, their older brother Henry works from afar with their enigmatic uncle Christopher, determined to bring his family back together—even if it means navigating dangerous political alliances and confronting the truth about his hidden life among the mysterious Paciites.
Meanwhile, young Prince Bradley of the neighboring Kingdom becomes aware of the situation and decides to intervene upon meeting Juliette. In a freak turn of events Juliette is forced to leave her sister behind, and the two must do everything in their power to get her back.
Set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world rooted in Slavic mythology and classic literature, this gripping tale of love, loyalty, and survival will leave readers spellbound. Will the Watsons find their way back to one another before the magical forces of Thaumaturgy tear them apart? Discover the first book in a breathtaking series where the ties of family are tested by the pull of destiny.
𝓞𝓾𝓻 𝓟𝓾𝓻𝓹𝓸𝓼𝓮
We started writing Our Particular Evils on August 19, 2020, after becoming frustrated with the unrealistic representations of teenagers in YA and middle-grade novels. It wasn't an inherent dislike for the books so much as a desire for a wider view. We found the stereotypes to be ridiculous and unsound counsel for young readers. So, at first, our goal was simply to try and create a more realistic representation of these literary situations. To us, fictional teens are often pushed to the extremes and driven to reckless choices that often end up much less consequential than one would see in real life. Their mindsets, actions, and impacts tend to be either too exaggerated or too glorified. For the sake of all readers, we wanted to prevent it.
And then we realized we couldn't.
For whatever reason, there are some tropes that are so deeply embedded in the YA genre that they must be included for the book to succeed at all. Now, they certainly don't all show up in the same way (and that is very much for the better), but there's little way of avoiding using them and an even smaller way of succeeding without them. So, we did something in-between: we decided to keep the tropes in but show the readers why they don't work.
Now, Our Particular Evils is a story about people. It is a complex portrayal of human interaction and the impact we as individuals have on one another. We use these face-value tropes, and instead of just accepting them, we show the consequences--because what we do matters. And it always will. We hope these aims can resonate with our readers. Wup some new perspectives on themselves and each other. We've certainly felt it while writing. This book, silly as it is, is something we believe in deeply. And we are so excited to present it and hear what you all have to say back.
WriZting is an unusual business; even established authors have difficulty achieving the true recognition they deserve. In response, many band together through critique groups, writing clubs, and otherwise. And while this often provides them with the support they need, teen writers are usually left out of the equation. And when we do try to break though, most authors look at us like we’re three year olds, scribbling on the walls with crayons. We’re not taken seriously; we’re redirected to Wattpad.
And, yeah. We teens are less experienced. We’re hasty, and err more often than not.
But we also have the biggest capacity to change. The fact that we're constantly learning and growing provides a wider view on reality—we question things. And we can use the parts of us which are deemed silly to become more open, creative people. Our infamous ability to make split-second decisions can potentially be groundbreaking in all art forms. We have the ability to change our lives, values, and opinions, allowing us to improve and prepare ourselves. The teenage generation is the generation that's going to be in charge of society one day. That includes writing.
And, hopefully, that includes us.
Our views on relationships, personal ethics, and decision making in teenagers are different. Our characters are different. But who better to write about teenagers than teens themselves? Who else has the inspiration, the insight—the idiocy?
So, don’t forget our ages, and please don’t pat us on the back because of them.
This is why we write. We write to explain ourselves. Teenagers.
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