First published 2020
The protagonist finds herself locked down at Everlake Prep boarding school when a virus forces quarantine. She faces three ruthless boys who call themselves the Night Keepers: Saint, Kyan, and Blake. These elite students have adopted the role of monsters from local Native American legend. They want revenge against her for crimes her father committed. His actions have destroyed her reputation and made headlines across the country. When she touches a sacred rock that supposedly binds her as their slave, she decides to play along with the curse. She has secrets they don't know about, things her father kept hidden for years. The virus spreads and transforms the world outside while the Night Keepers become true rulers of the school. Even teachers submit to their authority. Social distancing rules provide her only protection from their cruelty. She finds an ally in Coach Monroe, her attractive PE teacher who has his own grudge against the Night Keepers. Together they plan not just her escape but the destruction of these boys who torment her. Her father trained her for survival and the end times. She will use every skill to bring them down.
Genres: romance, mystery, fantasy, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Everlake Prep, Nativeamerican
Period: Contemporary
560 pages · Paperback · Nielsen
Content warnings: abuse, violence