S.E. Hall Knihy

When I learn about the forbidden prophecy I’m left with more questions than answers. Namely, what's a witch who hardly knows how to wave her wand to do—besides flirt with Bobby Gold, be infuriated by JJ Thorne, and sneak pie from the dining hall? When the magical police question me about matters graver than stealing pie, the good news is I’m not going to jail. The bad news is my latest assignment: assassin. Rumors about a campus secret society suggest the demons aren’t acting alone and if they’re not dispelled soon, they’ll multiply, threatening supernaturals beyond campus. On the night of the Sweetheart Dance, there’s a student attack, a chocolate fountain explosion, and Marauders ruin my hopes for something special with my date. My problems outweigh the beast from the east discovered on school grounds when I learn not everyone is who they seem—even the hottest and moodiest ones—and members of the magical community hide dark secrets from the past. It’s up to me to reverse a legendary curse, but I haven’t quite perfected my spellwork. #WitchFail

I’m just a witch determined to defeat my enemies—and slay the guy I love. Fueled by anger, I devise a plan to eliminate the demon-wraiths for good. My mission involves finding a missing wand and a person, leading me to the underworld. Highlights from my trip include recovering lost items, encountering dangerous ghosts, and navigating matters of the heart that affect both the living and the dead. Upon returning to campus, I’m met with hostility as tensions rise, exacerbated by the Marauders, who deepen divisions among students. Rather than hiding, I must confront the arguments tearing us apart. Luckily, I have a wand and the courage to wield it. My solution? Form the Mavericks—an anti-secret society. Everyone will have to choose between freedom or fear, and whether to fight against the Marauders and dark forces threatening supernaturals. However, I face challenges like getting kidnapped, the campus under siege, and the return of a legendary witch after years. It’s crucial for everyone to unite against the enemy, but only I can save my one true love—even if it means I’m destined to kill him. This romantic fantasy is perfect for fans of K.M. Shea and Wendi Wilson, where mayhem reigns and an unlikely witch seeks to uncover a plot that could divide the world forever.