First published 2026
Mikaela Broussard works Monday mornings at her family's occult shop, reading tarot cards for customers. She's eighteen and next in line to become Witch Queen of her coven. During one reading, she flips the Death card and sees a vision that stops her cold. The beautiful stranger across from her, Joelle, will stab her through the heart. Mikaela decides to stay close to her future murderer to understand why Joelle wants her dead. The more time they spend together, the stronger Mikaela's attraction grows. Meanwhile, witches across the community are losing their magic to someone wielding very dark power. As the future Witch Queen, Mikaela must discover who's stealing magic from her people. The investigation will test every bit of power she possesses. She fights for her own survival, her future, and the community that depends on her.
Genres: romance, mystery, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, mysterious, romantic-tension, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fated-meeting, slow-burn-romance
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: death, violence