Laurel Gale creëert betoverende verhalen voor jonge lezers, waarin ze verhalen weeft die verbeelding combineren met oprechte emotionele waarheden. Haar werk duikt in thema's als vriendschap, zelfontdekking en de diepgaande impact van verhalen vertellen. Met een onderscheidende stem creëert ze meeslepende werelden en gedenkwaardige personages die de magie van de kindertijd vastleggen. Gale's schrijven wordt geprezen om zijn warmte, fantasie en wijsheid.
The story follows twelve-year-old Kaya as she navigates the challenges of being a female magic wielder in a society that discriminates against her kind. Struggling with her own fears of causing misfortune through her abilities, she must summon her courage and harness the power of story magic to rescue her brother and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
With a blend of humor and darkness, this novel appeals to readers who enjoyed Neil Gaiman's work. It weaves a captivating tale that combines whimsical elements with a macabre twist, inviting fans of quirky storytelling to explore its unique characters and intriguing plot. The narrative promises to engage those who appreciate a blend of the fantastical and the eerie, offering a fresh take on themes of life, death, and everything in between.
Isaac, eleven, a clepsit adopted by humans, and Wren, a human adopted by clepsits, face the voracans that are trying to claw their way out of their crowded underground home.