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Half City

by Kate Golden · Harker Academy #1

2026 · 496 pages

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 18k+ readers on Goodreads

📚 Book 1 of an ongoing series (2 published)

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About this book

When Viv escapes her lonely, thankless life as a solo demon hunter to enroll at Harker Academy, she's finally ready to belong somewhere—until she's drawn to the dangerously charming reformed deviant who recruited her, Reid Graveheart. Juggling intense classes, mysterious occurrences on campus, and the electric pull of forbidden attraction becomes exponentially harder when Viv realizes the school might hold the key to her father's unsolved murder. With a deadly secret of her own and no idea who to trust, she'll have to navigate treacherous friendships, mortal danger, and her growing feelings for someone she absolutely shouldn't want. Perfect for readers who love sharp heroines, found family vibes, and romance that sizzles with tension and stakes.

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