by Ann Aguirre
First published 2015
Edie Kramer returns to Blackbriar Academy with dark power coursing through her veins. Four months ago, the beautiful people at this elite school pushed her to the edge of suicide with their relentless cruelty. Now she has struck a deal with Kian, a mysterious being who radiates otherworldly beauty and hidden anguish. The compact gives Edie the ability to turn the tables on her bullies from within their own social circle. She plants whispers and exchanges loaded glances, watching with satisfaction as her former tormentors face consequences for their actions. But the supernatural bargain comes with a steep price. The revenge that once felt sweet grows increasingly dangerous, and Edie discovers she cannot simply forget Kian as their agreement requires. Strange creatures move through the shadows around her, and she realizes she has entered a world where devils make bargains and nothing operates by normal rules. As the line between justice and murder blurs, Edie must navigate a treacherous landscape where she cannot trust anyone, including herself.
Genres: supernatural, young-adult, paranormal, dark-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, supernatural-powers
Setting: Blackbriar Academy
372 pages · Paperback · Square Fish
Content warnings: violence