“The ancestors have only ever demanded one thing: Never forget... there is power in your blood.” Brianna Bryant has only three months before graduating from the Secret College of Magical Negroes (SCMN), and that means she is nearly out of time before her life is claimed by the same occult society that has made her their chosen one. But before the elders can enact their plan and perform the final ritual that will make her into a weapon forged for vengeance, she has her own plans. Her three goals: 1. Discover the magical escape route she believes is connected to campus 2. Dip out on the blood-worshipping death cult before graduation 3. And absolutely do NOT fall for the boy hired to keep her in line ★DARK STAR is perfect for fans of The Secret World of Maggie Grey, Blood at the Root, and Sinners.
Author
Tonja K. Johnson is a Black American writer of the gothic and the fanatical. Her work honors the rich, diverse culture of her ancestors with their collective voices steeped in every line. When not writing, she can be found reading, drawing and spending precious time with loved ones. She is a recipient of the 2023 MN Write Like Us grant and the winner of the 2024 MN BIPOC Emerging Writer award. Her work can be found in The Blue Earth Review, FIYAH Literary Magazine, and Magic in the Melanin. You can find her at https://tonjakjohnson.com/links/
