The Monsters We Are
Emma Popović—now known as Emma Davies, after compelling a human couple to become her parents—was forced to flee her hidden supernatural world when hunters, wolves, and a powerful witch launched a deadly attack. Vulnerable and on the run, her vampire family escapes into the city, desperate to protect a secret hybrid child and start over.
Meanwhile, Austin Miller is falling apart. He’s a rare, terrifying breed—part human, part enormous skeletal monster—and he doesn’t understand what he is or why he exists. Wracked with guilt after accidentally killing someone he once loved, Austin is drowning in self-loathing, depression, and fear of his own power.
Now living in the city, Emma and her friends struggle to adapt to human society and search for meaning beyond survival. Their path leads them to Newoaks High, a mysterious school where they discover they are not the only supernatural beings hiding in plain sight.
While facing enemies, secrets, and inner demons, Emma and Austin find something neither of them expected: love. But their bond is tested by Stephen—Emma’s childhood friend and fellow vampire—whose hidden feelings for her spark a dangerous rivalry. Together, they must fight to stay alive, protect their found family, and face the monsters—within and without.
