

In a Manhattan hotel on the eve of World War II, Hephaestus catches his wife, Aphrodite, in a compromising position with his brother Ares. 31, for a Whitney Award, or for more information about the awards, see ’s enduring power faces off against the horrors of war in this sumptuous Greek mythology–inspired romantic page-turner. To nominate at novel by a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints published Nov. Winners are then selected by an academy of industry professionals, including authors, publishers, bookstore owners, distributors, critics and others.

Panels of judges select five finalists in each category. The award for best novel by a debut author is “ Scars Like Wings” by Erin Stewart. 3: Master of the Phantom Isle - A Fablehaven Adventure” by Brandon Mull won the award. In the middle grade category, “Dragonwatch, Vol. “The Bone Charmer” by Breeana Shields won in young adult fantasy and in the young adult speculative fiction category, “ The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe” by Ally Condie won. In the youth categories, Berry’s “Lovely War” won in the young adult general fiction category. “Finding Jack” by Melanie Jacobson won in the romance category. Harmon’s “What the Wind Knows” won in the historical romance category. In the speculative category, “The First Girl Child” by Amy Harmon won.

In the general fiction category, “ Muddy: Where Faith and Polygamy Collide” by Dean Hughes won the award.Ībramson’s “ Mistaken Reality” won in the mystery/suspense category. The awards were announced May 8 during a virtual gala.įorty-five novels were named as finalists across nine genre categories for the awards that recognize novels written by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 2019, through Oct. Traci Hunter Abramson’s suspense novel “ Sanctuary” is the 2019 Whitney Award winner of best novel of the year from the adult fiction categories and Julie Berry’s “Lovely War” is the youth novel of year, according to a winners list provided by the Whitney Award Committee.
