Young Adult
The Well of Souls
Book 1 in The Port of Lost Souls series
Cordelia Kelly
Lola Monteux, a treasure-hunting vampire, is betrayed by her crew and sentenced to death. Desperate to evade her fate, she embarks on a daring escape to a haunted island cursed for her kind. Her solitary mission: to unearth the fabled Well of Souls treasure, rumoured to bestow invincibility upon demons like her and grant her the freedom she craves.
As Lola succumbs to the enchantment of the island, powerful magic weaves its spell around her. She is inexplicably drawn to Gael, a local boy, and his group of misfit friends. Undercover as a teenager, Lola discovers the joys and vulnerabilities of her long-lost humanity, and begins to lose sight of her original mission—to secure her survival at any cost.
“Kelly manages to imbue Lola with the lofty air of an old vampire and the surliness of a teenager in equal measure—an unlikely combination that will surely endear her to readers. In a YA paranormal/supernatural genre that can be overcrowded, Kelly includes enough unique details—such as Lola’s surprising skin care routine—to differentiate this book from the vampire-novel rabble … An imaginative take on the teen-vampire trope with plenty of action and romance and a compelling antihero.”
Our Verdict: Get It —Kirkus Review
The Carnival of Fools
Book 2 in The Port of Lost Souls series
Cordelia Kelly
All Lola wants is to enjoy life like any normal teenager. But that feels out of reach when she begins to have haunting visions of blood and chaos. Even with her loyal friends—who have stood by her despite her dark vampire past—Lola can’t shake the foreboding sense that something wicked is coming.
When a mysterious carnival rolls into town and pitches its tents on Duchesne Island, its dazzling lights and hypnotic music seem to cast a strange spell over the population…including Lola’s friends. Beneath the carnival’s glittering façade lurks something sinister, and Lola knows the charismatic ringmaster isn’t what he seems.
To save the people she loves, Lola must untangle the dark secrets of the Carnival of Fools. But as her visions grow more terrifying, she realizes the stakes are higher than she ever imagined—and her connection with the Otherworld may be the key to stopping the coming storm.
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The Seabourne Legacy
Book 3 in The Port of Lost Souls series
Cordelia Kelly
When Lola Monteux returns to Port Despardoux, she brings more than the fortune from her vampire past—she carries knowledge of an ancient order of demon hunters operating on the island. But home has changed. Her once close-knit group of friends has fractured, old grudges threatening to pull them apart.
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When danger strikes, they take refuge in the hidden passages of Walt Seabourne’s estate. What begins as an exploration of the mansion’s secrets quickly unravels into a nightmare as dark truths stir and vengeful forces awaken.
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As hauntings grow perilous, Lola must guide her friends through a sinister mystery before the cost of failure claims not only their friendship, but their lives.
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The Salt Roses
Book 4 in The Port of Lost Souls series
Cordelia Kelly
Between witchcraft, demon studies and high school gossip, Lola is finally settling into island life and dares to believe she might have a future here.
Yet bound by a spell she’s never confessed and a past she can’t outrun, Lola finds enemies new and old surrounding her. In the sea caves that honeycomb the island, signs of a demon black market surface, while a haunting song from the deep threatens to drag her under. Now Lola’s visions return—sharper, darker, more violent than ever—and she fears the magic that once saved her friends may not be enough this time.
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Coming February 2026
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The Sibyl and the Thief
Cordelia Kelly
Sabine Gillesella has betrayed her people by working as a spy for Duke Aurich, the most powerful man in Illyamor. But now she has been cursed with invisibility and her time is running out before she fades away completely. When she meets Anora, a blind orphan who swears she knows how to help her, Sabine must follow her on a dangerous journey through a haunted forest, or risk losing more than her life.
Bound by fate, Sabine and Anora uncover truths that challenge their very identities, revealing a destiny greater than they ever believed. As the world crumbles around them, they must summon the courage to weave the fabric of the realms back together and restore balance to a land on the brink of collapse.
“Kelly excels at speedy worldbuilding but doesn’t rush the narrative...Sabine is an easy protagonist to like, as she’s protective of her family and friends; she and her hotheaded but equally loyal brother both stumble into understated, engaging romances.
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The story continues to dish out startling plot turns (not just in the final act) before reaching an unforgettable open ending. Dynamic characters galvanize this entertaining, well-paced magical tale.”
Our Verdict: Get It —Kirkus Review