At nearly eighteen, I’m months away from escaping my aunt’s secrets and lies. Except, I’m harboring a big secret of my own. A red-eyed man cloaked in shadow has been stalking me at night. I wanted Rosewood, Maine to be my final destination before college. My chance at normalcy. But strange, unexplainable things are threatening to derail my plans.The red-eyed man followed me here, and he’s not the only one. Two hot guys transfer to my new high school right after I do. They track my every move, especially the aloof and mysterious Lochlan D’angelo. As I’m sucked into a dangerous world embroiled in secrets, I start to question everything I’ve ever known. Including who I am. Fans of Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and modern Beauty & the Beast retellings, sink your teeth into a world of dark mystery and forbidden desire.SHADOW TOUCHED is the thrilling first installment in a steamy upper YA/NA paranormal vampire romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers and fated mates, heartrending twists, a tough heroine, and a sexy antihero, this book is for you.

    

    One Task. Save the universe.Brielle has never been normal - she sees things no-one else does. But as it looks like she’s about to be adopted after growing up in an orphanage, she’s the closest she’s ever come. All she has to do is act...well, normal.The new guy in town, Tristan, is anything but that. On the first day she meets him, he starts talking to her of visions and aliens and a darkness so evil, it will take twelve Zodiac heirs to defeat it. Brielle knows she should run the other way, as fast as she possibly can. If only she wasn’t so undeniably drawn to him…When assassins attack and Brielle can no longer deny she has powers, she begins to wonder—is Tristan telling the truth? Are there others like her? Are her feelings so powerful because she and Tristan are soulmates? And ultimately, will Brielle have to sacrifice everything she’s ever wanted so she can join a daunting fight to save the universe?

    Discover your magic.A disabled teen tracks down an elusive sea beast. A young, Indian detective finds a magical artifact. A Black teen who can see the dead solves a murder mystery. An Ethiopian girl discovers magical secrets when she is kidnapped by her teacher. A teen survivor of a deadly plague realizes she and her robot companion are not alone.Across realms, worlds, and dimensions we bring you sixteen fantasy and/or science fiction tales that explore the tribulations of growing up. Full of diverse characters and #ownvoices authors, the protagonists in these coming-of-age YA adventures will not only discover powerful magic but discover themselves along the way. Don't miss this magical collection of stories about witches, fae, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, jinn, and more!The collection includes:Heartburn by E. M. LaceyWind and Silk by Alice IvinyaFaith by Sudha KurugantiGrace and Ghosts by K. R. S. McEntireThe Outside by C. C. SolomonDaughter of Soil and Gold by Meghan RhineCheck Yourself by Kat ZaccardA Meeting in the Woods by Nicole Givens KurtzPretty Young Things by LaLa LeoFunnel Cake by Amanda RossOutcast by D. L. HowardSerenity Dawn by C. I. RaiyneThe Cursed Gift by Courtney DeanChasing Waves by Kendra MerrittSight by Tonya BrownMemories of Magic by Ashley FordAbout Diverse Books With Magic: We are an online community of speculative fiction fans. We aim to highlight #ownvoices authors and stories with diverse characters. Join us on Facebook at “Diverse Books With Magic: Science Fiction. Fantasy. Dystopian.”

    But Faery had other ideas.When I found that ancient book and realized only I could read it, my life changed forever. Now in Faery, I'm thrust into a game more dangerous than I've imagined.Queen Svetlana is ruthless and will stop at nothing to keep the power I possess for herself. With my fae magic growing inside of me, it's something everyone in Faery wants. But all I want is find out who I am and how to control it.Derek is by my side as we venture into the forbidden forest to get some answers. But he's keeping secrets, and I can't forget who he is.With danger on every side, cunning fae, and Ancients trying to get at me, I don't know who to trust.Can I stay alive long enough to figure out my magic and save those I love?Featuring a fierce heroine, a broody prince, and all things magical, Blood of the Fae is the second book in this fast-paced young adult paranormal romance series from the USA Today bestselling author Valia Lind!

    That is, until one fateful Halloween night, she meets two strange young men. And her whole world changes.Everything Tabitha once knew about herself is a lie.On the hunt for answers about her past, Tabitha must adjust to life amongst 'The Fabled'. Werewolves, faeries, vampires and warlocks - they actually exist! But they live hidden among humans and Tabitha must learn to trust what she has never known.As if navigating through adolescence isn't enough, Tabitha must manage her warring emotions when dealing with Felix. With his silver eyes and sharp wit, Felix leaves Tabitha with more questions than answers. Should she trust him? Or is he using her to quench his particular thirst?In Elena Moriarty's debut novel, 'The Hunt of the Halfling', Book 1 in her Crimson Tale series, magic, humour and teenage angst merge into a story about one girl's quest to discover herself. But will she like what she finds?

    to stop my home from being razed to the ground, but being homeless would wreck my college plans. We pay our blood taxes, but the vamps always take more. Welp. Time to face my fear of politics.It was supposed to be simple. Make my case and go home. But my temper got the best of me and now I’m on a young activists' panel, surrounded by entitled, immortal politicians.Among them? Jeremy Haywood, the insufferable son of the President. Can this get any worse?Of course it can. The vampires have a plan for me and the other activists. I'm on trial.If I leave, I'll forfeit the lives of my family.Now there's only one possible escape. Jeremy. He just might help me survive what's coming, but I have to trust him and dive even deeper into the vampires' dangerous world. And I might pay with my blood.But that part is easy compared to the battle taking place in my heart.Presidential Vampire: First Sun is the first book of the Presidential Vampire series. It is an upper Young Adult vampire romance with urban fantasy and thriller elements, and a new take on vampire royalty. Rest assured, there are no references to real-life political parties, modern figures, or current events, though some strong language is present.