Books by Jess Bardin
Magic. Myth. Dragons.
My stories are full of ancient legends, impossible choices, and characters just trying to figure out who they are (while also maybe saving the world).
✨ Coming Soon
I’m currently working on two fantasy series:
The Emma Mackenzie Series – YA Contemporary Fantasy
A modern retelling of the King Arthur legends—set in the UK, rich with Celtic, Welsh, and Norse mythology, and grounded in the messy, magical lives of teens who are anything but ordinary.
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When Emma Mackenzie stumbles into a centuries-old power struggle, she’s forced to reckon with legends she thought were just stories—and the unsettling possibility that there's something a lot more sinister going on. With the fate of the country hanging in the balance, Emma must figure out who she is, who she can trust, and what she’s willing to risk to claim her place in the story.
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Perfect for readers who love reluctant royalty, hidden powers, slow-burn romance, and clever girls rewriting destiny on their own terms.
The Tokyo Spirits Series – NA Urban Fantasy
Rooted in Japanese mythology and modern Tokyo life, this series follows two young adults caught between the living and the dead.
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Avery Brennan thought moving to Japan to teach English would be an adventure, but also a chance to reconnect with her childhood friend Aki Yoshida. What she didn’t expect was discovering that Aki can see ghosts—and that an ancient spiritual threat is beginning to stir. When Aki inherits a legacy of guardianship he never asked for, Avery insists on helping, even if the spirit world wasn’t exactly in her travel plans. Together, they navigate haunted alleyways, mythological monsters, and bureaucratic spirit realms, all while trying to hold onto their friendship—and maybe something more. But the deeper they dig, the more they realise: this isn’t just about ghosts. Something older, stranger, and far more dangerous is waking up.
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Perfect for fans of folklore-infused fantasy, cross-cultural friendships, mythological mysteries, and fast-burning romance with emotional bite.
