![]() ![]() ![]() Agent: Holly Root, Waxman Leavell Literary Agency. The Ryan-Harper-David love triangle sizzles, and there are just enough surprises to keep readers on their toes. Hawkins (the Hex Hall series) strikes a pleasing balance between humor and drama, giving the "chosen one" narrative a welcome dusting of irony and a glowing Southern setting. Harper's sharp wit and slow coming-to-terms with her imperfections make her fully relatable in a solid series kickoff. ![]() Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. It all culminates at Cotillion, a formal ball where girls are presented and officially recognized as women. (Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read). 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. ![]()
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