Daizlei Academy Series by Kel Carpenter

When 15-year-old Selena Foster is dragged to a boarding school for Supernaturals, she should be thrilled. Instead, she finds herself struggling with insanity and the pull of darkness, because, even among her own kind, she’s a prodigy. She and her sisters know better than anyone the cost that comes with great power, because while Alexandra can play with fire and Lily can heal anything, Selena is more deadly and destructive than the world is ready for... moreWhen 15-year-old Selena Foster is dragged to a boarding school for Supernaturals, she should be thrilled. Instead, she finds herself struggling with insanity and the pull of darkness, because, even among her own kind, she’s a prodigy. She and her sisters know better than anyone the cost that comes with great power, because while Alexandra can play with fire and Lily can heal anything, Selena is more deadly and destructive than the world is ready for. When she makes a promise to her sisters in order to keep the madness at bay, she finds herself being led down a dangerous path where right and wrong are not always clear. To make matters worse, Lucas Hunter may be the only person alive who can unravel every terrible secret Selena’s keeping—and she can’t stay away. When loyalties are tested and her sister is placed in mortal danger, Selena must find a way to stop the killing gene before it destroys everything she holds dear. less

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0797CN22VTrial by Heist is a full-length novella set in between Heir of Shadows and Scion of Midnight. This book is told from Johanna’s perspective.The Mother will guide you. The dragon will call.I used to believe that. I used to believe a lot of things.My name is Johanna Kozak, and I have spent over a decade living in the shadows of our very dark world. I thought that if I ran fast enough, far enough, that I could outrun my past... moreAlternate cover edition of ASIN B0797CN22VTrial by Heist is a full-length novella set in between Heir of Shadows and Scion of Midnight. This book is told from Johanna’s perspective.The Mother will guide you. The dragon will call.I used to believe that. I used to believe a lot of things.My name is Johanna Kozak, and I have spent over a decade living in the shadows of our very dark world. I thought that if I ran fast enough, far enough, that I could outrun my past. Until my best friend was murdered by the same person who killed my parents, and I was the one framed for it. Now the Supernatural Council hold me prisoner, and if there’s one thing I know—it’s that being a half-breed in a Supernatural world is a death sentence unto itself. The Council Member who locked me up plans to execute me, but little does she know… she’s not the only one with friends in high places—and mine are planning a prison break. less

Selena Foster has slain both monsters and men alike, but will she come out on top when the only opponent left standing is herself? After months of training to hone her ability and self-control, Selena’s life is thrown into disarray when a war she never expected looms on the horizon. Blackmailed into servitude by the Council, her mind falls deeper into darkness than ever before, and this time—Lucas isn’t there to pull her out... moreSelena Foster has slain both monsters and men alike, but will she come out on top when the only opponent left standing is herself? After months of training to hone her ability and self-control, Selena’s life is thrown into disarray when a war she never expected looms on the horizon. Blackmailed into servitude by the Council, her mind falls deeper into darkness than ever before, and this time—Lucas isn’t there to pull her out. Old foes and new faces surround her at every corner, but Selena knows better than anyone that even family can turn on you when mind games are at play. Selena must learn to navigate the Supernatural waters, and fast, before her ignorance spells death for them all. less

My second year at Daizlei didn’t kill me. It did something so much worse.It killed her.And the world will never be the same because of it.Anastasia thought she could own me. The Supernatural thought they could control me. They didn’t realize the darkness they courted until the walls of Daizlei came crushing down around us.I always thought of myself as hard. Unbreakable. Unbeatable.Until someone beat me.Now…I was broken and I planned to use all my sharp edges for the one thing I had left.Revenge... moreMy second year at Daizlei didn’t kill me. It did something so much worse.It killed her.And the world will never be the same because of it.Anastasia thought she could own me. The Supernatural thought they could control me. They didn’t realize the darkness they courted until the walls of Daizlei came crushing down around us.I always thought of myself as hard. Unbreakable. Unbeatable.Until someone beat me.Now…I was broken and I planned to use all my sharp edges for the one thing I had left.Revenge.**Warning: as the characters mature and grow so does the story. This novel is recommended for readers 16+.** less