In the small town of Gatlin, nothing ever changes. Sophomore Ethan Wate has a shoebox full of college brochures and plans to leave Gatlin as soon as possible. His mother died six months ago and his father is so engulfed in grief, Ethan is sure he would not even notice his absences. Lena Duchannes is new to Gatlin. She just moved in with her reclusive Uncle Macon and seems just as mysterious. Ethan meets Lena and can't stop thinking about her. Is she the girl from his disturbing dreams that are keeping him up at night? What secrets is she keeping? Why are they able to hear each others thoughts? "Beautiful Creatures," was nominated for a California Young Reader Medal for 2012-2013.