New Releases by Rachel Hawkins

Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch. That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth. Turns out, Sophie''s a demon, one of only two in the world-the other being her father. What''s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a risky procedure that will either destroy her powers forever - or kill her. But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new housemates? They''re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they''re using Acher to do it. But it''s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?

Quand on apprend qu''on est une sorcière et que les vampires et autres loups-garous n''ont rien d''un mythe, il vaut mieux avoir l''esprit ouvert, comme Sophie. Mais quand on découvre que, bien plus qu''une sorcière, on est un démon au pouvoir. phénoménal, convoité par une secte diabolique, c''est la catastrophe. Sans oublier que le garçon de vos rêves a failli vous tuer. Mais c''est un détail. Un tout petit détail. N''est-ce pas. Sophie ? "Quand Veronica Mars rencontre Percy Jackson" ! - Kirkus Reviews.

Me llamo Sophie Mercer, y soy tan torpe como bruja que mis padres me han enviado a Hex Hall, una institución para jóvenes como yo, que no logran encauzar sus poderes. Creen que allí estaré a salvo. ¡Cuánto se equivocan! Apenas llego, consigo enemistarme con el trío de chicas (¡brujas también!) más populares y enamorarme del novio de una de ellas, que además... ¡creo que intenta matarme! ¿Qué me dices de ése? ¿pregunté con desenfado estudiado. ¿Archer Cross. Chico malo oficial, rompecorazones, hechicero. Todas las chicas están medio enamoradas de él. Volverse loca por Archer es algo tan común que debería ser asignatura obligatoria. (...) Con la mirada fija en Archer dije: ¿Hace un rato traté de matarlo.?

"Veronica Mars meets Percy Jackson and the Olympians" in the first novel in the YA fantasy series from the New York Times –bestselling author ( Kirkus Reviews ). Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It''s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie''s estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it''s her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters. By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her. "Hawkins''s proficient and entertaining debut is jam-packed with magical creatures and mystery . . . the story is well paced and plotted with tween-friendly humor and well-developed characters." — Publishers Weekly "If Meyer''s Twilight series embodies the romantic supernatural, Hawkins'' debut novel exemplifies the supernatural spoof . . . What makes this fast-paced romp work is Hawkins'' wry humor and sharp eye for teen dynamics, especially between the popular and the misfit crowds." — Booklist

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she is a witch. Her non-gifted mother has been supportive, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—a warlock—only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it’s her dad who exiles her to “Hex Hall”, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, fairies, and shape-shifters. By the end of her first day, Sophie has three new enemies, a futile crush on a warlock, a tagalong ghost, and a vampire roommate. Worse, Sophie soon learns that an unknown predator has been attacking students. As a series of blood-curdling mysteries converges, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.