Through the darkest depths is the path that leads to freedom. In the divided world of Minera, sixteen-year-old Delisa Namarr is desperate to know her history. But the journey from her beloved island to her father's homeland takes a tragic turn when a storm leaves him gravely injured. Alone in the cold heart of the North, she struggles to connect with her estranged family and faces rejection from every direction, forcing her to confront her broken identity as she fights for her place in this new world.
Kara Kaarm's heart has been hardened by years of grief and loss. The balance of her meticulously curated world is turned upside down when she is unwillingly tasked with looking after her uncle's heathen daughter. Ridding herself of the unwanted guest is a delicate dance as she simultaneously navigates the abuse of her stepmother and the pressure of entertaining a visiting suitor.
When a sinister plot against Delisa's father is revealed, the girls must put their differences aside to uncover the truth of an evil far beyond their imagination. The journey will test their resolve, challenge their beliefs, and ultimately decide the fate of Minera itself.
For fans of The Books of Bayern and The Chronicles of Narnia, this YA fantasy spins a tale of faith, mystery, and complex family dynamics, inviting you to consider what it takes to heal a broken soul... and whether you're ever too far gone to be set free.