The Legendborn Cycle follows Bree Matthews, a teenager who discovers a secret society of magic-wielding students descended from King Arthur's knights while attending a pre-college program at UNC-Chapel Hill. As she uncovers the truth behind her mother's death, Bree must navigate her own awakening ancestral powers and a brewing war between the Legendborn and demonic forces. The series explores a modern reimagining of Arthurian legend through themes of grief, systemic legacy, and the discovery of unique magical lineages.