Escaping death by her father's hand was only the beginning....

Determined to prove herself to the gods, Shou will do anything to forget the journey that brought her to the island of the kami.  Now is her time to rise up and take her place as the chosen one of the prophecy.

But when enemies try to destroy Shou, another human saves her. She's shocked that he bears the same mark as she. Suddenly, Shou questions everything about her history.  

Teaming up with Masaru, heir to the Date clan, is her only option to uncover the truth and save herself from death.  As Masaru and Shou grow closer, one thing is certain: they've been wrong about the prophecy all along. Horribly wrong. 

Will Shou fight for her place among the kami or forge a path of her own?

The first book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series based on some historical fact and full of action, mythical creatures, and adventure, all set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

He protects her.
His mother wants her dead....

Living in the human world is difficult for Shou. She wants nothing more than to remain in the life she is building with Marasu, heir to the Date clan. Shou's feelings grow beyond just the need to repay him for all he’s done for her. But like the kami that she knows so well, power struggles exist among the humans. Crossing Lady Date is a grave mistake.

With the secret of her lineage at risk, Shou must rid herself of her disguise to survive her vindictive family's next attempt on her life. Doing so is harder than she ever imagined. Now, it's up to Shou to battle the politics of the human world. But will she prevail when the gods also throw another deadly challenge her way?

The second book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA fantasy set in a world based on feudal Japan.

She's the most powerful kami's target...

Separated from Masaru, Shou is ready to face her past. Discovering the truth about her heritage confuses and intrigues her. In seeking out her shinobi lineage, Shou’s enemies unite against her.  Suddenly, she's in a perilous battle with her father, the shinobi, and even the queen of the kami.

But when the king shields her, Shou finally understands exactly what the kami has been seeking all along. Faced with all that she once desired, Shou instead wants to fight against the gods. But will choosing the kami be the only way to protect the one she loves?

The fourth book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series based on some historical fact and full of action, mythical creatures, and romance, all set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

Will protecting her bring disaster on those she loves?
 
Finally surrounded by people she cares about, Shou begins to embrace her new life.  Her friendship with Masaru, the heir to the Date clan, intensifies as they travel in search of allies. Forming alliances is her only chance against the family that's hellbent on killing her. But when a new enemy targets Masaru instead of Shou, everything changes.
 
Determined to save him, Shou refuses his protection and sets out on her own.  With a more sinister and darker force threatening them, nobody can help—not even her kami friends. Torn between the human world and her duty to the gods, Shou must sacrifice everything for the one she loves.  But will she pay the ultimate price for doing the unthinkable and turning on the kami?

The third book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA fantasy set in a world based on feudal Japan.

The cost can never be too high to protect the one she loves.

Imprisoned by the kami king, Shou once longed for her place with the gods, but now she searches for an escape. To remind her of the true nature of humans, he releases her with one ultimatum; should she seek the one she yearns for her freedom will be forfeit.

Thrust into the middle of a war, Shou struggles to survive the human realm without any of the allies she’s come to depend on. Those seeking divine rule are as dangerous as the kami king. And the one she loves cannot accept her fate. But should he find her, all that she’s fought for will be lost.

The fifth book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA series based on some historical fact and full of action, mythical creatures, and romance, all set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.

She was a failure as a rebel. Too bad the same couldn’t be said for starting an apocalypse.

Aubrey never realized there was a better life beyond being the rebel leader’s disappointing teenage daughter. But when she’s abducted by the government and taught the demonic truth behind the rebellion at their official academy, she is torn between two worlds.

Wielding a power she didn’t know she had, Aubrey must decide who she can trust. The rebels want her to open a dark dimension that will destroy the government once and for all. It is the opportunity to earn the approval she’s always yearned for. But if she goes through with it, Aubrey will lose the person she’s beginning to love.

Can Aubrey master her power in time to prevent the end of the world?

Avoiding the Abyss is book 1 in a YA fantasy trilogy filled with complex characters and demonic powers, set in a dystopian world with a beautiful balance of hope and despair.

She stopped the angels and demons. But now the Devil appears with an offer she has to refuse.

Aubrey had never dreamed that she would feel such joy. She has a family, friends, and is falling in love. She’s even mended her relationship with the rebels. Together they’re changing the way abilities are viewed.

But then the Devil offers her a deal; to choose her own happiness over the life of an innocent. Lucifer is charming, compelling, but not to be trusted. Neither are many of those Aubrey has grown to care about.

Aubrey has more to lose than ever before. Will she find a path to save humanity, or do all choices lead to the end?

Accepting the Abyss is book 3 in a YA fantasy trilogy filled with complex characters and demonic powers, set in a dystopian world with a beautiful balance of hope and despair.

She thought demons were the enemy. Then the angels come to kill them all.

After the rebels abandon her, Aubrey doubts her abilities more than ever. She failed to close the Abyss and lost the person she was beginning to love. Desperate to prove herself, Aubrey enters the demon realm to save him, only to trigger a new disaster. She releases the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These angels are uncompromising in their purpose; to massacre humanity.

Aubrey alone has an immunity to match the angels, but it isn’t enough. She is faced with making a pact with a demon, or worse, the rebel leader. Aubrey must decide or lose those she cares about.

Will her choices prevent the apocalypse, or are they actually the steps leading to the end?

Approaching the Abyss is book 2 in a YA fantasy trilogy filled with complex characters and demonic powers, set in a dystopian world with a beautiful balance of hope and despair.

Was the ability to freeze time worth giving up her former life?

Kali has no memories, only a voice in her head claiming she chose to forget. When she attempts to escape her holding cell, she discovers she has the power to freeze time. Kali uses it to rescue others like herself. But before they can leave, she has to defend against erratic powers by freezing one of her own.

Distrustful of the facility and her former self, Kali is torn between escape and seeking answers from within. There is more to the abilities they’ve developed than she could have imagined. And the longer she stays, the more she comes to care about the others, despite the danger they pose.

Will Kali’s potential save everyone, or prove they should lose their freedom forever?

If you like superpowers, flawed characters, and tragic pasts, then you’ll love A.C. Ward’s captivating tale.

Read The Potential of Forgetting to experience Kali’s second chance at life today!

Content notes:  depression, attempted suicide, bullying, violence. 

Aubrey never realized there was a better life beyond being the rebel leader’s disappointing teenage daughter. But when she’s abducted by the government and taught the truth at one of their official academies, she feels torn between two worlds. Wielding a power she didn’t know she had and forced to open a portal to a dark dimension, she must choose who to save — her new friends or her family.

As Aubrey struggles to atone for her mistakes and betrayal, she’s pitted against a powerful demon, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and even The Devil himself. And every failure drags her loved ones closer to death.

Can Aubrey master her power in time to prevent the world’s utter annihilation?

The Abyss Trilogy is an omnibus containing all three books in the page-turning YA dystopian fantasy series. If you like mind-bending journeys, complex characters, and a beautiful balance of hope and despair, then you’ll love A.C. Ward’s ominous tale.

She was a failure as a rebel. Too bad the same couldn’t be said for starting an apocalypse.

Aubrey never realized there was a better life beyond being the rebel leader’s disappointing teenage daughter. But when she’s abducted by the government and taught the demonic truth behind the rebellion at their official academy, she is torn between two worlds.

Wielding a power she didn’t know she had, Aubrey must decide who she can trust. The rebels want her to open a dark dimension that will destroy the government once and for all. It is the opportunity to earn the approval she’s always yearned for. But if she goes through with it, Aubrey will lose the person she’s beginning to love.

Can Aubrey master her power in time to prevent the end of the world?

Avoiding the Abyss is book 1 in a YA fantasy trilogy filled with complex characters and demonic powers, set in a dystopian world with a beautiful balance of hope and despair.