Legendborn: TikTok made me buy it! The New York Times bestseller: 1

The first book in a heart-pounding YA fantasy series from debut author Tracy Deonn. Bree Matthews, sixteen, is dealing with her mother’s death when a residential programme for bright high-schoolers leads her into a hidden world. A magical attack on her first night, a flying demon feeding on energies, and a secret society called the Legendborn thrust Bree into a web of mystery and danger. A mages’ memory-wipe attempt fails, unlocking Bree’s own magic and a buried memory about her mother. As the Legendborn reveal themselves as descendants of King Arthur’s knights and foretell a magical war, Bree must decide how far she’ll go for the truth: use her power to take the society down or join the fight. This modern twist on a classic legend blends mystery, fantasy, and Southern Black Girl Magic in a story that has captivated many readers and earned critical acclaim.

With a blend of ancient lore and contemporary grit, the book explores power, identity, and the costs of truth. It has been praised for its rich world-building, complex characters, and its bold, timely perspective within a familiar mythos.

• Debut YA fantasy by Tracy Deonn
• Bree discovers a buried Arthurian legacy
• Legendborn secret society hunts magical beings
• Merlin figure erases memories, triggering Bree’s power
• Modern world with Southern Black Girl Magic
• 512-page first edition, paperback