The Ravens #1: The Ravens written by Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige, reviewed by Rebecca Lowe

Summary: Vivi Devereaux has moved around her entire life, never knowing what it feels like to belong. When she gets a chance to go to Savannah's Westerly College and escape her mother's tarot card scams, she jumps at the chance, despite her mother's cryptic warnings. When Vivi is invited to pledge for the elite and exclusive Ravens sorority, she finally feels she might belong. But the Ravens are not just a sorority--they're a sisterhood of witches. Standing in her way is Scarlett Winter who doesn't seem to think Vivi has what it takes. Scarlett Winter comes from a long line of prestigious witches and has struggled to live up to her family's high expectations. Now a painful secret from her past could cause Scarlett and the entire sisterhood to lose everything. The story blends the bonds of sisterhood with paranormal suspense, keeping readers swinging between sweetness and horror. 

Straight Talk for Librarians: While set in a college sorority, the story steers clear of more adult topics and what shines through is the strong bond of sisterhood. Concepts of magical ethics revolving around topics such as mind control are lightly touched on, which could open up conversations with students. Teachers could also use the Greek life concept to discuss how Greek and other classical cultures have influenced culture today. Main character Vivi is white, Scarlett is black, and the supporting characters are indicated as diverse. The sorority aspect combined with the paranormal aspect made for a fun read.