Sixteen-year-old Alexia has a secret; she’s a Varien—burdened with the gift of shooting stars through her skin. And after watching her best friend Sarai get falsely accused of murder upon changing into a Varien, Alexia wants no one to know.

She keeps her secret tight and close until an accident with her strange abilities critically injures her father—threatening her identity to be revealed. Alexia flees and goes on the run to avoid death row.

While in transit, she meets Greta, a quirky antique shop owner who promises her safety with other Variens in a realm called The Grove. Alexia is skeptical, but once she learns Sarai has been kidnapped from prison and taken to The Grove to be sacrificed by Revenirs, a secret society of hitmen, she becomes intent on finding and saving her from another dire fate.

Greta introduces Alexia to The Grove and her new home at Malveaux Prep Academy and Sanctuary—a premier school for Varien teens to study and hone their knowledge and skill. There, Alexia rooms with a pyrokinetic hot head who can’t stop kissing her boyfriend and takes tours with her assigned campus mentor—a wise-cracking morphing teleporter named Kyle.

With the help of her newfound friendships, Alexia delves deeper into The Grove’s hidden history for clues on the present. All she wants is to find Sarai and save her.

But the closer she gets to the Revenirs, the more danger she and her friends are in. Alexia must decide if friendship is worth the wrath of war and suffering; and even worse, betrayal.

For fans of Legendborn and Gen V, The Gifted Society continues the discussion of who is allowed to harness power, adventure, and admiration. With its dark and light academia themes of fantasy and found family, it creates a world which provides a whimsical and sweet escape.

"The Gifted Society is a thrilling and action-packed tale that delves into the world of Variens, exploring the struggles of their lives. Tatiana White creates characters that fans of coming-of-age and YA fantasy will adore.

The character arc for Alexia is impeccable. " - Reader's Favorite, ★★★★★"The plot is engaging and suspenseful, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader on edge.

The themes of identity, friendship, and sacrifice are skillfully developed throughout the story. Overall, this novel is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of young adult fantasy and adventure.

"- Reader's Favorite, ★★★★★"Author Tatiana White has crafted an exhilarating narrative that immediately draws you in and never lets go. The portrayal of Alexia’s powers and the vivid description of how they work added a unique and enchanting element.

The language used creates a visceral sense of power that goes beyond the cinematic to describe her abilities in an exciting, immersive way. " - Reader's Favorite, ★★★★★"The diverse cast was well-realized with strong dialogue touches that immediately characterize them and give each person a unique humor and attitude.

The danger, tension, and increasingly high stakes were also expertly built as Alexia delved deeper into the secrets of The Grove and the sinister Revenirs. The themes of friendship, betrayal, and bravery made Alexia’s journey both relatable and inspiring for the target audience.

Overall, The Gifted Society was a thrilling adventure that left me eagerly anticipating the next installment, and I’d certainly recommend it to fantasy fans everywhere. " - Reader's Favorite,★★★★★.