Sinking City — Janci Patterson

Enter a Venice filled with bright magic, dark secrets, and a romance for the ages.On the streets of Venice, magic burns and wars wage, while powerful illusions and mind-bending magic keep the world of The Skilled hidden from ordinary people-or typics. The powerful Mardova Family rules Venice with an iron fist, keeping their powers secret and their eyes on their enemies. Zan Mardova would rather use his magical Skills to do tricks on his motorcycle or fly over buildings than involve himself in Family politics, but when he discovers a rival Family has brainwashed a beautiful typic girl named Ellie, he begins to unravel a web of dangerous secrets with Ellie at the center. Zan's loyalty has always been to the Mardovas and the fate of Venice, but as Zan's feelings for Ellie grow, he can no longer ignore his suspicions about members of his own Family.Zan fears there's a traitor among the Mardovas-and it might be him. Sinking City is an imaginative, fast-paced urban fantasy. Do yourself a favor and move this one to the top of your list. -Brandon Sanderson, Author of SkywardA secret history that both unique and compellingly vivid. Part romance, part thriller, part coming-of-age story, Sinking City is a book you won't want to miss. --Nancy Fulda, author of Dead Men Don't CrySpellbinding, suspenseful . . . Sinking City is the paranormal romance you've been waiting for. --Chris Husberg, author of the Chaos Queen QuintetThe perfect blend of romance, intrigue, and wonder. Sinking City is proof that you can, in fact, have it all in a book. --Gregory D. Little, author of the Unwilling Souls seriesMegan Walker and Janci Patterson have also collaborated on a romantic comedy series (The Extra) and an epic fantasy series (Godfire, with Lauren Janes, as Cara Witter.) Janci has also co-written books in Brandon Sanderson's Skyward series (Sunreach, Redawn, and Evershore).