Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle #1)
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
After the sudden loss of her mother, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing more than to escape the memories left behind. A residential program for bright high school students at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect distraction — until Bree witnesses something impossible on her very first night.
Hidden beneath the surface of campus is a secret society descended from the legendary Knights of the Round Table. When Bree discovers she has a unique power tied to an ancient magical lineage, she is pulled into a world of demons, legacy, and buried histories — including truths about her own family that refuse to stay hidden.
Blending modern fantasy with Southern Black girl magic, grief, and fierce self-discovery, Legendborn is a gripping start to a series that feels both epic and deeply personal.