Agent: Holly Root, Waxman Leavell Literary Agency. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities. The Ryan-Harper-David love triangle sizzles, and there are just enough surprises to keep readers on their toes. Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. 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. 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. Written by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, this historical horror story traps a group of sleuths in a haunted house desperate to escape the wrath of a vengeful ghost. Harper's sharp wit and slow coming-to-terms with her imperfections make her fully relatable in a solid series kickoff.

She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harpers destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. It all culminates at Cotillion, a formal ball where girls are presented and officially recognized as women. Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. 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.

Rebel belle by rachel hawkins