Taming the Elements Series by Hickory Mack

Alice Eustone was born to hunt demons. The top candidate for an apprenticeship under a senior hunter, her future was secure. Until her father sold their home without warning and moved them to Tallow, a place where brilliance and standing out is not only discouraged, but punished. Her dreams dissolving around her, Alice doesn't know who she is anymore. Tormented and broken by her peers, Alice gives into their violent manipulation and does the unthinkable... moreAlice Eustone was born to hunt demons. The top candidate for an apprenticeship under a senior hunter, her future was secure. Until her father sold their home without warning and moved them to Tallow, a place where brilliance and standing out is not only discouraged, but punished. Her dreams dissolving around her, Alice doesn't know who she is anymore. Tormented and broken by her peers, Alice gives into their violent manipulation and does the unthinkable. Venturing beyond the barrier wall, seeking death at a demon's hands. She finds an ill-tempered, outcast fox, who refuses her request and makes her question everything she knows. When her magic awakens a lifetime of lies begins to unravel and Alice must choose between loyalty to the Hunter Clans, or a new life, with a Demon. Set in a post apocalyptic world with Japanese shinto influence, Half-Breed features fae, witches, goddesses, a myriad of demons and one gorgeous incubus. Half-Breed is an 18+ novel due to adult themes of violence and language. Trigger warning. Slow burn #whychoose UPDATE from Hickory, 3/5/2020: Concerning editing errors, I have worked with some amazing Beta readers to address these issues. I have also added a character index, as we have a full cast of characters for this book. These changes are submitted and the Amazonian gods willing will be going live today! less

#whychoose Chiori's powers continue to grow at an alarming rate, and they can't figure put where it's all coming from. It gets even harder to control when the hunters finally realize their dreams of capturing and spiriting away Lord Makkai. The demon gives her his fire before their connection is dimmed, leaving Chiori panicked and disoriented... more#whychoose Chiori's powers continue to grow at an alarming rate, and they can't figure put where it's all coming from. It gets even harder to control when the hunters finally realize their dreams of capturing and spiriting away Lord Makkai. The demon gives her his fire before their connection is dimmed, leaving Chiori panicked and disoriented. The house is in chaos and Chiori must draw on the strength of her friends to keep it from falling while she takes a journey to bring her first love home. She must learn to face her inner demons when the darkness inside her proves her capable of horrific acts. When a new companion enters the picture their luck changes for the worst. Can Gideon keep Chiori's broken pieces glued together long enough to find Makkai? less