Fifth Sun Series by Talis Jones

Selah’s biggest dilemma was trying to decide what to study in college. That is, until she stumbled across a clue to the grandparents she’d never met and hopped on a plane to Mexico where she would discover an entire hidden world of magic and monsters. Her best friend was a bruja, the Chupacabra was more than a myth, and she’d inadvertently caught the attention of the terrifying Blood King with golden eyes... moreSelah’s biggest dilemma was trying to decide what to study in college. That is, until she stumbled across a clue to the grandparents she’d never met and hopped on a plane to Mexico where she would discover an entire hidden world of magic and monsters. Her best friend was a bruja, the Chupacabra was more than a myth, and she’d inadvertently caught the attention of the terrifying Blood King with golden eyes. What started as a two-week vacation quickly devolved into an adventure she might never return from. Día de los Muertos had almost arrived and the monsters were on the hunt. less

Recovering from the aftermath of the Wraith King’s attack, Selah bided her time in Mexico under Rafael’s protection. When her old allies-turned-enemies show up on the Malinche coven’s doorstep with demands, however, Rafael would have to think fast to keep Selah out of their clutches. To make matters worse, there’s a new monster sharpening its claws and it’s the last person they’d ever guess could betray them. Feliz Navidad, brujas.

The city stirred with the thrill of Carnaval as Rafael raced to find a way to reverse the split in Selah’s soul and protect his city before it’s too late. With Selah’s dark side unleashed, new enemies had arrived very interested in recruiting her or destroying her for good. Selah raging for her freedom and Rafael guarding her back, the Malinche scrambled to defend their loyalties fractured beneath the weight of betrayals and manipulations... moreThe city stirred with the thrill of Carnaval as Rafael raced to find a way to reverse the split in Selah’s soul and protect his city before it’s too late. With Selah’s dark side unleashed, new enemies had arrived very interested in recruiting her or destroying her for good. Selah raging for her freedom and Rafael guarding her back, the Malinche scrambled to defend their loyalties fractured beneath the weight of betrayals and manipulations. Worse, a new arrival carried the power to tear their leader away. Torn between love and power, duty and heart, both Selah and Rafael would have to remain strong against the forces that yearned to control them before the looming deadline.Ready for El Carnaval? less