Ian Dire has spent his whole life trying to live up to a legacy he never felt was his.

In the world of Aunima, every sixteen-year-old undergoes the Change, a mysterious animal transformation that reveals their true spirit. For generations, Ian’s noble family has produced strong, proud, and noble wolves. That legacy defines the Dire Clan’s place in society.

While his siblings thrive as athletes and leaders, Ian is an artist—quiet, thoughtful, and struggling to live up to his family’s expectations. But nothing could prepare him for what happens the night his Change finally arrives.

In a society obsessed with pure bloodlines, Ian’s secret could get him disowned—or killed. As violent extremists called Genopurists rise across the country, people like Ian are becoming targets. Now two opposing factions want him for their own agendas, and the truth about his Change may be more powerful than anyone realizes.

All Ian wants is to survive high school, protect the people he loves, and get to know the boy who might just hold his heart. But the war brewing will force Ian to decide who he really is—and whether he’s brave enough to fight for a place in a world that says he doesn’t belong.

If you enjoy young adult fantasy, animal transformation stories, magical shifters, LGBTQ coming-of-age journeys, and epic battles between tradition and identity, then you’ll love The Lost Spirit by Ben Jordan.

Buy The Lost Spirit today to experience a thrilling YA fantasy adventure about identity, courage, and discovering the power of your true spirit.