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An all-new fantasy series about a human girl struggling to find her place in a magical world she’s never known.

At nineteen, Auris Afton Grieg has led an . . . unusual life. Since the age of fifteen, she has been trapped in a sinister prison. Why? She does not know. She has no memories of her past beyond the vaguest of impressions. All she knows is that she is about to age out of the children’s prison, and rumors say that the adult version is far, far worse. So she and some friends stage a desperate escape into the surrounding wastelands. And it is here that Auris’s journey of discovery begins, for she is rescued by a handsome yet alien stranger. Harrow claims to be Fae—a member of a magical race that Auris had thought to be no more than legend. Odder still, he seems to think that she is one as well, although the two look nothing alike. But strangest of all, when he brings her to his wondrous homeland, she begins to suspect that he is right. Yet how could a woman who looks entirely human be a magical being herself?

Told with a fresh, energetic voice, this fantasy puzzle box is perfect for fans of Terry Brooks and new readers alike, as one young woman slowly unlocks truths about herself and her world—and, in doing so, begins to heal both.

Ch 1 (view spoiler)[ well we’re off to a pretty grim start. Not very Terry Brooks- like either! That is horrible that the Goblins eat their human prisoners! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 4 (view spoiler)[
Is Audis developing a crush on Harrow?
So the Goblins are only administrators. The ministry is run by humans. How grim is that?! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 15 (view spoiler)[
That’s pretty brave of Auris to go back even if it is for Harrow. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 16 (view spoiler)[
I’m struggling a bit with the idea of Auris almost having instant superpowers (hide spoiler)]

Ch 19 (view spoiler)[ oh dear- I had an inkling that was coming.. (hide spoiler)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I started off loving this but really lost interest once we started the prolonged investigation into Auris’ parentage. (hide spoiler)]

Oh no 3 stars? I didn't have any time to read anything today, but I will definitely jump into this tomorrow.

Emma wrote: "Ch 1 [spoilers removed]"

Yes, that was insane! A good, but very dark, way to start things off. I have so many questions.

Emma wrote: "Ch 4 "

Very intriguing. I wonder how they feel about the killing?

Ch 1-5: (view spoiler)[Wow. A lot has happened so far. I'm very intrigued about this prison and how she survived. I also want to know if she really is fae or not. Or half-fae. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 6-10: (view spoiler)[Hmm... so is it possible that all the kids are changelings? Maybe? Not sure. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 11-15: (view spoiler)[Well, well. I'm surprised he was captured but I'm even more surprised she wants to go back to get him. Then again, it does make sense since she knows the prison a bit more than them. (hide spoiler)]

Emma wrote: "Ch 15 "

Yes, it is. Let's see how it goes.

Emma wrote: "Ch 16 "

Ugh. I was kind of hoping that wasn't going to happen.

Emma wrote: "Ch 19 [spoilers removed]"

dun dun dun!

Ch 16-20: (view spoiler)[I'm so confused. Why did she keep this a secret for so freaking long? Then randomly decide to tell her and them? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 21-25: (view spoiler)[Is it just me or was the interaction with her mother odd? (hide spoiler)]

Ch 26-30: (view spoiler)[Yeah, I saw that happening. Sucks. (hide spoiler)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[So the human facade broke with a kiss? Or with her commitment? Interesting. (hide spoiler)]

Emma wrote: "Finished
[spoilers removed]"

Yeah, it started off great then kind of went downhill with the trip down family tree lane.