"Mystical nature, abandoned castles, old journal entries, and easily one of my favorite reads in 2024." —McKenzie Lynn Tozan, Lit Shark Magazine

"The exquisite, emotional adventure of a young woman pushing through grief to uncover magical secrets and follow in her father's footsteps." —Independent Book Review

The secrets were buried . . . until clues began to bloom.

Ivy Rune’s only goal is to pass her final exam and become an Arborist like her late father, even though she fears she’ll never be able to truly uphold his legacy. Just before her big test, Ivy discovers her father’s secrets . . . and they had nothing to do with the quiet life he led.

Suddenly, clues unspool from wood carvings and old journals, leading Ivy to the outskirts of town and straight to the Count’s forbidden castle. When Ivy uncovers a hidden world of magic, she and her best friend are unexpectedly altered. As they explore their new powers, Ivy realizes she is capable of much more than the simple life her father left for her.

Now Ivy must decide between inheriting her father’s Arborist trade or continuing to uncover the mystery he kept hidden. But uprooting the past might erase her father’s legacy and change the course of Ivy’s life forever.

Author Bio:

Sara Knightly writes books that make readers feel like they discovered a magical portal and fell into another world. She is the author of The Everlight Series, and her books have been selected by Barnes & Noble as a Top Indie Favorite.

Born in the Midwest and lived in six states, Sara is now happily planted in Idaho with her husband and two daughters. Sara writes full-time and spends her days dreaming up the next story idea, searching for the perfect coffee shop, or planning another trip to the Redwood Forest.