First published 2010
Sophie Mercer learns she possesses witch powers three years before her world turns upside down. A disastrous prom night spell draws too much attention from ordinary humans. Her distant warlock father steps in with a harsh verdict. Sophie must attend Hex Hall, a remote boarding school that houses troubled supernatural teenagers. Her first day brings instant complications. Three stunning students mark her as their enemy. She develops feelings for an attractive warlock who remains out of reach. A persistent ghost follows her around campus. Her assigned roommate turns out to be the school's sole vampire student, despised by everyone else. Dark events soon overshadow Sophie's social struggles. Someone has been targeting students in violent attacks. Her only real friend becomes the prime suspect in these crimes. Sophie discovers that an ancient organization wants to eliminate all supernatural beings. She faces the growing realization that she might be their ultimate target. The mysteries pile up around her as Sophie must navigate teenage drama and supernatural danger at the same time.
Genres: fantasy, supernatural, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Hex Hall
323 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion Book CH
Content warnings: violence