Marsha Thompson wrote this, YA fantasy novel to entertain and delight. She created characters with their own unique abilities from diverse backgrounds. Kirkus reviewed the book as, "a smart and sunny all-ages romp in a forbidding world." It's a journey for those who find themselves in a strange and unfamiliar place. A clash between good and evil. When gifted teenage friends Mia, Lance, and Lee are in a tunnel beneath the city of New York, the last thing they expected was for an earthquake to strike their city. Seeking shelter, they find themselves dragged far below the world they once knew so well to the haunting world of Citadel. Ruled by the fearsome Oman, the people of Citadel are in desperate need of hope and courage in the face of fear. They discover Oman holds a key needed for their return home. They set out on a dangerous path with a small group of people and a talking owl named, Ivor to Citadel. They must defeat Oman and his fierce army. But little do they know, Oman has a secret weapon: a group of formidable immortal creatures. If they have made it to their world the fight will continue. A tale of fantasy and adventure with a blossoming crush between Lance and Mia, Spoilers: The Rise and Fall unearths the strength found within the bonds of true friendship. And only when we find ourselves in a situation of profound uncertainty can we know the full depth of our own potential. For Mia, Lance, and Lee, the discovery of Citadel is just the start of their dramatic test of courage and wisdom.