Five Special Girls – Book II: Helena

Author: Sherinda Peereboom

Helena is thirteen and discovers that she has a rare talent: she can influence the weather. But that's just the beginning. Together with her four magical friends – Rozemarijn, Emma, Olivia and Victoria – she learns about her powers in the special forest, a secret place where magic, friendship and female power come together.

In this second part of the series Five Special Girls, Helena takes centre stage. She is spirited, fair and energetic, and struggles with her emotions when her friend Olivia suffers a great loss. As the girls learn to work together and use their talents to help others, they discover how important it is to be there for each other – even when there is no magical solution.

Helena's journey is one of growth, grief, strength and hope. She learns that real magic lies not only in what you can do, but above all in who you are and what you mean to others. With themes such as grief, identity, LGBTIQ+, friendship and social engagement, this book is a warm, moving and topical young adult fantasy that touches young and old alike.

A story full of rainbows, rituals, secrets and a heroine who finds her strength in her vulnerability.