Divine Mortals (Divine Mortals, #1)
When Mona (white) was eight years old, she accidentally killed her beloved older brother, Patrick. Traumatized, she was transported to the Flood, a place of magic and gods, where she received a divine gift: the ability to name one’s soulmate. Returned to her human world, she experienced agoraphobia and didn’t leave her home for 10 years, until Delmar Whitman (white), master of the King’s magical advisors, comes to bring her to the palace. The young king is ill, and it is urgent that he marry and produce an heir before he dies. Mona is needed to identify his soulmate. Once at the palace, Mona finds an ally in Bernadette (Black), also gifted by the gods as a seer. Secrets abound, starting with a big one: Mona’s reading of the king’s soulmate has an unexpected result that she is loath to announce: His soulmate is Mona herself. This has political and magical consequences and complications, including the undeniable romantic and sexual tension between Mona and Delmar. Plot twists, betrayal, loyalty, and the survival of humanity propel the plot. Equally significant are the lusty trysts and tumultuous questioning of whether a soul mate is also the person most loved or best-suited for life companionship. Smart dialogue paired with fresh fantasy and a sex-positive protagonist make this a welcome addition to the young adult romantasy genre. ©2025 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 14 and older
Age Range:
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Novel
Subjects:
Action/Adventure
Fantasy
Grief and Loss
Love and Romance
Magic
Mental Health and Illness
Politics and Political Systems
Secrets
Sex and Sexuality
Spies and Intrigue
Trauma
Diversity subject:
Black/African
Publishers:
Hyperion, Buena Vista
Publish Year: 2024
Pages: 338
ISBN: 9781368096171
CCBC Location: Fiction, Helander