City of Gods and Monsters

Ever felt like an outsider, struggling to find your place in a world that doesn't want you? Imagine discovering you possess a rare, dangerous power that could either save you or get you killed. This is your chance to learn how to survive when you're the ultimate prize. You'll follow Darien, a human trapped in a city of powerful supernatural beings, as she navigates a treacherous landscape of gods, monsters, and deadly politics. Uncover the secrets to harnessing forbidden magic and forging unlikely alliances, all while trying to outwit a ruthless king who wants her dead.

Kayla Edwards is an award-winning urban mythologist and cultural historian whose research into ancient folklore has been featured in leading academic journals and global publications. Her decade of fieldwork, living within and documenting the stories of secluded communities from the Andes to the Himalayas, inspired her to write City of Gods and Monsters. Edwards translates these profound, often hidden, human narratives into compelling tales that reveal the magic woven into the fabric of our modern world.