Descent of Ravens (Bel’s War Book 1) by A.C. Andrews

An original and identity-affirming tale of night-cursed vampires, complex love, and a bold fellowship of imperfect adventurers, Descent of Ravens by A.C. Andrews is a dark and masterful YA novel. Discovering and expanding their sword-and-sorcery powers to beat back the sinister forces of evil, many of the young kinji in this tale are also navigating their own blossoming sexual identities and gender perspectives. The combination of classic fantasy elements and contemporary cultural themes results in a thought-provoking and norm-challenging story that is both deeply intimate and broadly appealing.