Kate Ristau è un'autrice e folklorista che scrive narrativa per giovani adulti e ragazzi. Nel suo mondo ideale, magia e mito si combinano per creare storie memorabili con personaggi indimenticabili. Finché non troverà quel mondo, vivrà a Portland, Oregon, con suo marito, suo figlio e il suo cane.
Gwyn Wylde believes he is destined for greatness, having been promised the ability to fly by his late mother. As he navigates the challenges of his life, he grapples with the weight of her prophecy and the expectations it brings. The story explores themes of destiny, loss, and the journey toward self-discovery, as Gwyn seeks to understand his true potential and what it means to soar beyond the limitations imposed on him.
Haunted by her past and struggling with her uncontrolled fey powers, Áine escapes to the Shadowlands, where fire fey and a looming darkness threaten her world. As her fiery dreams manifest, she teams up with Hennessy, a bold Irish girl, to uncover her true identity. With the deadly Eta at her command, Áine must master the art of fighting in the shadows to survive the impending danger. This journey reveals the harsh realities of her existence, challenging the notion of fairy tales.
The story follows Charlie, an eleven-year-old who, on her birthday, discovers a magic key that allows her to travel back to Ancient Greece. Accompanied by her best friend Maria and former best friend Trent, she embarks on an exhilarating adventure as a Clockbreaker. Tasked with saving her father, Charlie navigates the challenges of Greek mythology while uncovering her own strengths and the importance of friendship.
While Áine returns to the light, Hennessey falls into shadow. Just when her dreams are about to come true, Hennessey’s world is torn apart. She is dragged into the Shadowlands, while Áine is forced into the light. But in a world of magic and darkness, where the fae whither and monsters reign, Hennessey finds a power all her own. She embraces the shadows and enters the endless night.