Lilith's Shadow

Born a Queen (Lilith's Shadow, #1) by Benjamin Medrano follows Lilith, a being created by the notorious supervillain Shadowmind, who lacks a personal history and faces a death sentence because of her origin. Fleeing into the world, she encounters both heroes and villains, including Gina and Rachel, two superheroines in San Francisco. Their interactions develop into a complex friendship amid ongoing threats from adversaries. The novel blends elements of urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance with themes of identity and survival in a setting where magic and superpowers coexist.

Down with the Queen (Lilith's Shadow #2) by Benjamin Medrano continues the story of Lilith, who has unexpectedly earned the trust of two former adversaries, Gina and Rachel. Together, they navigate a precarious alliance to overturn a death sentence while confronting escalating threats from Doctor Johnson and other villains targeting San Francisco. As Lilith’s true identity is revealed, she faces mounting danger but resolves to confront her challenges head-on rather than evade them. This urban fantasy blends elements of magic, superhero conflict, and complex relationships within an LGBT and polyamorous framework.

Queen's Move by Benjamin Medrano continues Lilith’s story as she relocates to Paragon City, hoping its dense population of superhumans will offer anonymity and a fresh start. Still recovering from surviving a death sentence, she tries to settle into a shared life with Gina and Rachel, balancing romance, identity, and the challenges of a polyamorous relationship. Her plans unravel when the schemes of the enigmatic Dreamer collide with the agenda of a hostile alien presence, pulling her back into high-stakes conflict. Blending urban fantasy, superhero action, and science fiction elements with LGBT and young adult themes, the novel follows Lilith as she refuses to stand aside while dangerous forces threaten her new home.

Queen of Diamonds by Benjamin Medrano continues Lilith’s story as she adjusts to her emerging role as a superhero in Paragon City, balancing everyday life with dangerous new responsibilities. Invited to speak at a major superhero convention in Las Vegas, she hopes to repair her public image while attending alongside Gina and Rachel, deepening the book’s focus on relationships and queer, polyamorous dynamics. The event becomes far more than a public appearance when Destruction Corps sets a large-scale trap, threatening mass casualties. Blending urban fantasy, superpowered action, and young adult sensibilities, the novel follows Lilith as she confronts both external enemies and the pressure of being a visibly magical, lesbian heroine under intense scrutiny.

Queen's Journey by Benjamin Medrano continues the young adult urban fantasy saga of Lilith, a magical heroine left largely on her own in Paragon City after a disastrous trip to Las Vegas. While her allies Gina and Rachel head to England to uncover the lasting effects of recent events, Lilith must reassess her future, seek new allies, and confront what she actually wants from her strange, power-filled life. Her search for direction unfolds amid superpowered threats, romantic entanglements, and queer, polyamorous relationships. As one of the world’s most unhinged villains turns their attention toward her, the story blends action, magic, and LGBT-focused character drama in a modern, monster-filled setting.

Queen's Gambit by Benjamin Medrano continues Lilith’s story as she struggles to balance renewed connections with Gina and Rachel against the demands of a world on the brink of catastrophe. Now more confident but still unsettled, Lilith has little chance to adapt before Shadowmind finally advances her long-delayed scheme. As her creator’s designs leave no room for disobedience, Lilith is forced to confront an ultimatum that cuts to the core of her identity and loyalties. Blending urban fantasy, superhero-style action, and queer romance with elements of science fiction and monsters, this installment pushes its young adult heroine toward difficult choices about love, autonomy, and power.