After her mother’s death, 16-year-old Bree Matthews attempts to escape her guilt and pain by attending a program at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she discovers a secret society of “Legendborn” students that hunt down demon energies feeding on the school. Caught by a mysterious mage, an effort to wipe Bree’s memory fails, and instead reveals a hidden memory about the night her mother died. She recruits Nick, a Lengendborn, who reluctantly joins Bree in a partnership. When it is revealed that a magical war is coming and the Legendborn must fight, Bree must decide how far she will go for answers.
This book included many unexpected twists and had a compelling storyline. I enjoyed the dynamic shared between each of the characters, though I wish readers could have seen more of the side characters stories, as I feel it would have added to the plot. This book was adventurous and sinister, always leaving me guessing what may happen in the next chapter. I enjoyed the details in this book, and everything seemed to fall into place throughout the story. I give this book four stars!