But when he sees Claire using her powers to save a human under attack-in full view of the French Quarter-Liam decides to bring her to Devil’s Isle and the teacher she needs, even though getting her out of his way isn’t the same as keeping her out of his head.īut when the Veil threatens to shatter completely, Claire and Liam must work together to stop it, or else New Orleans will burn… Liam Quinn knows from experience that magic makes monsters of the weak, and he has no time for a Sensitive with no control of her own strength. Unfortunately, hiding her power has left her untrained and unfocused. Claire knows that revealing her skills would mean being confined to Devil’s Isle.

Those who live there call it Devil's Isle.Ĭlaire Connolly is a good girl with a dangerous secret: she’s a Sensitive, a human endowed with magic that seeped through the Veil. Now, those with paranormal powers have been confined in a walled community that humans call the District. Seven years ago, the Veil that separates humanity from what lies beyond was torn apart, and New Orleans was engulfed in a supernatural war. Much as Lily would love to help, it's too dangerous without powers of her own - especially if she'd have to go up against the firespell herself. Scout is part of a group of rebel teens with unique magical talents, sworn to protect the city against demons, vampires, and Reapers: magic users who've been corrupted by their power. Lost in the dark Lily hear's footsteps heading towards her - it's Scout and she's running from a real monster. until, that is, a prank leaves Lily trapped in the catacombs beneath the school. But something strange is going on there too - Scout keeps disappearing late at night, reappearing bruised and tired, and she won't tell Lily where's she's been. The only thing keeping her sane, so far, is her roommate Scout. All building have their creaks and groans - but Lily could swear that she's being watched.

She's pretty sure her spoiled, petty, fashion-obsessed classmates are the most monstrous things she'll have to face, and surviving them and their cruel practical jokes is proving even tougher than the homework.īut on top of being the punchline to every joke, Lily's hearing strange noises and seeing bizarre things in the shadows of the creepy building. Sophia's boarding school, Lily is surrounded by an ultra-rich bratpack. Sophia's.Īs the new girl at the elite St.

When Lily Parker's guardians decided to send her away to a fancy boarding school in Chicago, Lily was shocked.

House rules by chloe neill