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Needy Little Things

By: Channelle Desamours
Narrated by: Alaska Jackson
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In this debut speculative YA mystery, a Black teen with premonition-like powers must solve her friend's disappearance before she finds herself in the same danger, perfect for fans of Ace of Spades.

Sariyah Lee Bryant can hear what people need—tangible things, like a pencil, a hair tie, a phone charger—an ability only her family and her best friend, Malcolm, know the truth about. But when she fulfills a need for her friend Deja who vanishes shortly after, Sariyah is left wondering if her ability is more curse than gift. This isn’t the first time one of her friends has landed on the missing persons list, and she’s determined not to let her become yet another forgotten Black girl.

Not trusting the police and media to do enough on their own, Sariyah and her friends work together to figure out what led to Deja’s disappearance. When Sariyah’s mother loses her job and her little brother faces complications with his sickle cell disease, managing her time, money, and emotions seems impossible. Desperate, Sariyah decides to hustle her need-sensing ability for cash—a choice that may not only lead her to Deja, but put her in the same danger Deja found herself in.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.

Accolades & Awards

Best of 2025
Best of 2025 Black Creators Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Women's Voices Literature & Fiction Disappearance Friendship Thrillers & Suspense Family & Relationships Multicultural Difficult Situations Money

Critic reviews

"Desamours’ debut spotlights an emotionally complex hero... An engaging, innovative critique of the systems that protect whiteness and rob Black girls of their innocence." – Kirkus

"An unexpected twist on an important story, Needy Little Things weaves a skillfully crafted tale that grips readers from start to finish. A gem of a novel!” – Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

“Engrossing and original, with a twist to leave you gobsmacked. Channelle Desamours is an exciting new voice on the thriller scene.” – Jessica Goodman, New York Times bestselling author of The Legacies and The Counselors

“A propulsive mystery with well-rounded characters, immersive prose, and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. I couldn’t put it down.” – Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston

“An unputdownable mystery centering a missing Black girl and the relentless search of friends who won’t give up on her. Speculative elements expertly weave in intrigue and scathing commentary on who society wants to be found. Needy Little Things is a triumphant debut.” – Jessica Lewis, author of Bad Witch Burning

"Desamours debuts with a tense, speculative mystery...twisty...with plenty of surprises, suspects, and red herrings." – Booklist
Gripping Storyline • Creative Plot • Excellent Narration • Original Concept • Thought-provoking Message

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I love the way the author both keeps your interest and anticipation yet gives nothing away until the very end.

Outstanding start to a promising career!

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Such an original concept for a story, I couldn't stop listening. The narrator helped to keep me enthralled the whole way through. I hope the author writes a sequel, it feels like there are more journeys for these characters and if so bring back Alaska for the narration.

Great story! Amazing narration

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With relatable teenage characters and a timely storyline all set against the vibrant backdrop of metro-Atlanta, Desamours crafts a tale that is gripping, entertaining, and needed. I was locked in until the very last word!

You NEED to read this!

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The story was great. The voice acting was great. Wondering if this is going to be a series.

What a debut!

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I wasn’t ready for this book to end! I was so engrossed in the story, fell in love with the characters, and just loved everything about it. The end — whew —! Can’t wait to read more of Channelle’s writing. What a debut! Highly recommend it.

Couldn’t put it down!

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