Malenfer #3

The third volume of this French fantasy series from Flammarion Jeunesse sends two young heroes — a dark-haired boy with a clenched fist and a glowing, golden-haired girl in armor — hand in hand into a wall of flames, while a massive shadowy demon with burning red eyes looms over them both. O'Donnell, Ménétrier, and Vigneau bring a striking visual energy to Les Héritiers, with that contrast between the children's determined calm and the hulking darkness at their backs making for a genuinely compelling cover. A great pick for young readers who love fantasy adventure with real stakes and vibrant artwork.