Elite academy. Hidden magic. Reluctant allies. ARC signups are open now for this twisty, character-driven fantasy where trust is rare—and danger lurks behind every door.
Some schools test your brain. Others test your patience. At Deceptive High, it’s your loyalty—and maybe your life—that’s on the line.
If you’ve been craving a contemporary fantasy with danger, dry humor, chaotic bonds, and a world built on secrets, this one’s for you. Sorcery & Suspicious Shenanigans by Sheyanne Warren is the kind of story that sneaks up on you—clever, character-driven, and full of crackling tension.
Ayana and Lanelle never asked to be roommates. They certainly didn’t ask to become reluctant allies in a centuries-old conflict threatening to break the barrier between their world and a realm they were raised to believe was fiction. But sometimes, the truth doesn’t wait for permission.
Dive into Sorcery & Suspicious Shenanigans:
Welcome to Deceptive High—where the classes are elite, the secrets are deadly, and your roommate might be a spy.
Lanelle Sparks just wants to dominate the swim team and enjoy her hard-earned single dorm. But when she’s roped into helping a mysterious new student, Ayana Brighten, her school year plunges into chaos. Ayana isn’t thrilled about the buddy system either—especially not when the spy school’s corridors hide more secrets than textbooks.
As Lanelle juggles complicated friendships, old flames, and new crushes, Ayana finds herself caught between fitting in and uncovering a dangerous truth. With their magical world fracturing and a dark force poisoning the heart of The Garden—the mystical realm they thought was just legend—they’ll have to rely on each other, even if they barely get along.
Because someone has invaded their world. And if they don’t stop it in time, magic itself could die.
Book Details
📅 Release Date: June 25, 2025
📖 Format: Wide Distribution
📏 Length: Not specified
Tropes You’ll Love
🎓 Spy School Drama
👭 Found Family & Sibling Bonds
✨ Magic Hidden in the Modern World
⚔️ Enemies to Allies
🧬 Hidden Heritage Reveals
🌿 Magical Realm Adventure
🏆 Competition and Second Chances
Content Warnings
⚠️ References to past kidnapping
⚠️ Parental betrayal
⚠️ Combat and mild violence
⚠️ World decay (fantastical setting)
⚠️ Mild language
⚠️ Anxiety and emotional distress
⚠️ Mild horror imagery
About the Author
Sheyanne Warren (aka Ashley Johnson) writes with purpose, passion, and a deep love of storytelling that started before she could even spell “author.” Originally from Syracuse, now based in Charlotte, she’s a middle school teacher by day and a fantasy world-builder by night.
With a master’s degree in forensic psychology and a bookshelf that once replaced her TV, Sheyanne blends heart, magic, and sharp insight into every book she writes. She’s here to tell stories where representation isn’t a buzzword—it’s a promise.
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If you’re ready to root for fierce girls, uncover dangerous secrets, and lose yourself in a world where magic might just be real—this is your chance to read early.
