"Legendborn is a remarkable debut that should firmly place Tracy Deonn on every fantasy and contemporary YA reader's radar. "A King Arthur reimagining that adds seats to the roundtable, inviting new readers to find themselves within its lore, Tracy Deonn’s Legendborn braids southern folk traditions and Black Girl Magic into a searing modern tale of grief, power and self-discovery." - Dhonielle Clayton Should she use her magic to take the society down – or join the fight? Winner of the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award, and a New York Times bestseller!
But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and foretell a magical war, Bree must decide how far she’ll go for the truth. Now Bree will do whatever it takes to discover the truth, even infiltrate the Legendborn. The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory about her mother. A mysterious mage who calls himself a “Merlin” and who attempts – and fails – to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw. A secret society of so-called “Legendborn” that hunt the creatures down. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A residential programme for bright high-schoolers seems like the perfect opportunity – until she witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants to escape.
Maas and Cinderella is Dead ! Filled with mystery and Southern Black Girl Magic, Tracy Deonn’s New York Times bestselling Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. " – Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone An explosive fantasy debut that is taking TikTok by storm.
"I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore and secret societies – all grounded in our very real, very flawed world.
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