The Transition

The Transition by Logan-Ashley Kisner Pre-Order September 30th 2025

A YA horror novel about identity, transformation, and the terrifying cost of becoming who you are.

After years of fighting to live authentically, trans teen Hunter has finally undergone top surgery—and for the first time, he feels truly at home in his body. But just as his life is beginning to feel normal, everything changes.

One night, Hunter is attacked by a mysterious creature in his backyard. He survives, thanks to his best friend Gabe—but something isn’t right. His wounds are healing too quickly. Feverish nightmares keep him awake. And now, his teeth are falling out.

When his other best friend, Mars, points out the unthinkable truth—Hunter was bitten by a werewolf—the three teens are thrust into a desperate fight for Hunter’s future. If they can find and kill the monster in time, they might stop the transformation. But if they fail?

The voice in Hunter’s head—guttural, hungry, vengeful—promises justice for every cruel joke, every slur, every wound from a transphobic world. As the wolf inside grows stronger, Hunter must choose: give in to the power he's always been denied, or fight to stay himself and preserve the life he’s fought so hard to build.

Dark, visceral, and deeply emotional, The Transition is a genre-bending YA horror that explores the intersections of identity, anger, and becoming. Perfect for fans of Hell Followed With Us, Sawkill Girls, and The Outsiders, this is a haunting page-turner that sinks its teeth in—and doesn’t let go.