dreaming magical worlds of girlhood & grit
the gifted
society
Her gifts are her curse.
For fans of Legendborn and Gen V, The Gifted Society adds to the mosaic narrative discussion of who is allowed to harness power, adventure, and admiration. With its dark and light academia themes of fantasy and found family, The Gifted Society creates a world which provides a whimsical and sweet escape.
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"This is such a brilliant and well penned YA dark academia fantasy.
The background set for this book is vividly written and the magic system is unique. It's been a long time since I've read Harry Potter, Percy Jackson or watched X-Men but this brings in all those nostalgic vibes which definitely made my reading experience more wonderful.
"WOW… just wow. I’m absolutely floored at how amazing this book is.
From the writing, to the characters, to the art. This book had it all. The gifted society gave the same level of storytelling like Legendborn, The Blood Gift, The Gilded Ones. All top tier black girls in fantasy books!"
"I knew from the moment that I read the synopsis I would fall in love with this book and did not disappoint!
The characters, the world building, the plot with all its twists and turns, all made this an incredible 5 ⭐️ read!"
"White has done a fantastic job writing within the dark academia space,
jostling for space among some of the best in X-Men and Harry Potter. Teens, teenagers, and adults will enjoy this one in equal measure. The author has whipped up a special blend of magic with this one. Be ready for whichever spell she might cast next."
Hi, i'm Tatiana
I grew up on a creative diet of comics, poetry, film, essays, and books.
An advocate for diversity, I studied the mechanics of film, creative writing, and journalism with the overall goal of altering narratives and imagery imposed on Black youths and adults. I achieved a bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Communications and went on to work for various Bay Area media staples before returning to my first love: storytelling.
When I'm not toiling over my computer, I'm occupied with my life as wife to my college sweetheart and full-time role as mother of two girls (or mutants, as I like to call them) and a cantankerous schnauzer.
Curious about what I’m currently plotting, drafting, or quietly obsessing over? This is your go-to spot for WIP updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes tidbits. Check back often.
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