It all culminates at Cotillion, a formal ball where girls are presented and officially recognized as women. Harper's priorities quickly shift from maintaining her image to using her new fighting skills to keep nefarious forces from closing in on David. Right before Harper is inevitably crowned Homecoming queen, the dying school janitor breathes an ancient power into her, making Harper a Paladin, protector of the oracle who happens to be David, her archenemy since kindergarten. Harper is a popular overachiever with the perfect boyfriend, Ryan she's driven by a need to prove she's not like her sister, who died driving after drinking on Homecoming night. “The romance, coming-of-age aspects, and a well-drawn heroine with a crackling wit will lure in readers.” - Booklist “Fun with a twist of supernatural and Southern charm.” - VOYA
“As surprising as it is delicious.”- BCCB, starred review With snappy banter, cotillion dresses, non-stop action and a touch of magic, this new young adult series from bestseller Rachel Hawkins is going to make y'all beg for more. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him-and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth. Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird.
Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara.
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