The Athenaeum Series by Meg M. Robinson

There are secrets hiding amongst the books.When Sophia flew to Greece on short notice to meet her grandfather before he died, she had no idea she was stepping from her normal—if magical—world into one of mysteries and ancient texts. It’s thrilling even as it overwhelms her, and that’s before she realizes there are dangerous plots slithering in the dark corners of the library... moreThere are secrets hiding amongst the books.When Sophia flew to Greece on short notice to meet her grandfather before he died, she had no idea she was stepping from her normal—if magical—world into one of mysteries and ancient texts. It’s thrilling even as it overwhelms her, and that’s before she realizes there are dangerous plots slithering in the dark corners of the library.All too quickly, what had begun as an exciting adventure turns into a nightmare, as she has to simultaneously mourn her grandfather, navigate the Athenaeum, and keep herself from becoming the next casualty. Except she doesn’t know who she can trust and who is trying to get rid of her.Despite her fears, she can’t help but be drawn to Lucas—the handsome head of security. But is he really on her side, or is he getting close to her for another reason? She can only hope she lives to discover the answer.This is the first of a trilogy and does end on a minor cliffhanger. less

Ancient secrets threaten everything Sophia has come to treasure.They thought they were past the evil that had resulted in multiple murders, but Sophia quickly learns that the darkness seeping into the Athenaeum didn’t stop with Dion’s death. A magical infection begins to spread through the population, resulting in violence and paranoia. Lucas, the head of security, is on her side, but one by one, her list of allies and friends diminishes until she feels surrounded by enemies... moreAncient secrets threaten everything Sophia has come to treasure.They thought they were past the evil that had resulted in multiple murders, but Sophia quickly learns that the darkness seeping into the Athenaeum didn’t stop with Dion’s death. A magical infection begins to spread through the population, resulting in violence and paranoia. Lucas, the head of security, is on her side, but one by one, her list of allies and friends diminishes until she feels surrounded by enemies. Worse, the gods who protect the Athenaeum can do little to help.Sophia has to delve into the most hidden treasures of the ancient library to try to uncover the source of the infection. In doing so, she learns secrets that the world has long since forgotten, ones that terrify her. Yet nothing seems to be able to tell her what’s causing the unrest. Then she’s attacked repeatedly, and the few people she can trust begin to fear for her safety. While death isn’t high on her to do list, she finds herself more afraid for the world.This is the second of a trilogy and does end on a minor cliffhanger. less

In order to save the future, she has to uncover the past.Sophia thought the worst had happened when her grandfather was poisoned and died right in front of her eyes. Then she found out her cousin had been behind his death—and others. And now, to get back what is hers, she has to find answers that even the gods have forgotten, if they ever knew them at all... moreIn order to save the future, she has to uncover the past.Sophia thought the worst had happened when her grandfather was poisoned and died right in front of her eyes. Then she found out her cousin had been behind his death—and others. And now, to get back what is hers, she has to find answers that even the gods have forgotten, if they ever knew them at all. Worse, she has to find a place that even the Arcane and gods believe is only a myth, and hope that it holds the key to freeing everyone imprisoned by her cousin’s will.As the world is battered by one man’s greed, Sophia, Lucas, and a small group of friends hunt for those answers. They traverse Egypt, the wilds of Alaska, and a library even more secretive than the Athenaeum, all to find the one thing that might stop her cousin’s madness. Because it’s no longer just the fate of the Athenaeum that hangs in the balance.This is the final book in the Athenaeum trilogy. less