Kingdom of Embers

Seventeen-year-old Alena Scott is tired of pretending to be something she's not. As an outlawed vampire-witch hybrid, she's forced to abide by the oppressive secrecy imposed by her Vampire Chancellor mother. But she'll have to ignore the rules when she comes face-to-face with a handsome, full-grown version of her childhood imaginary friend. Shocked that he recognizes her as his own pretend play pal, the two embark on a quest to solve the mystery of their fantasized companionship. And as they unravel their entwined destinies, Alena realizes she holds the key to a curse which could free them all-or condemn witchkind to eternal suffering. Can Alena and her impossibly familiar partner reverse an ancient spell before they're sent to a mortal grave? is the first book in the enthralling Kingdom Journal YA urban fantasy series. If you like intriguing characters, shadowy magic, and a fresh twist on modern vampire storylines, then you'll love Tricia Copeland's heart-stopping tale.