In A Deep Dark Magic Wood

Book excerpt: In Whiteshadow Forest, magic is everywhere—and so are secrets. Wren finally finds the friends she’s always wanted, but her hidden legacy as heir to a dark crown could destroy everything. Wren has spent her life hidden away, longing for friendship. On her 13th birthday, everything changes when she’s pulled into Whiteshadow Forest, where she meets a group of friendly dryads her age. But as the dark power of her legacy threatens to surface, Wren must choose: hide the truth and protect her new friendships, or reveal her destiny and risk losing it all. With only a loyal chipmunk by her side, Wren embarks on a journey through Everlea’s enchanted woods, where danger lurks in every shadow. Time is running out, and as enemies close in, Wren must find the courage to protect her friends—and change her fate before it’s too late. Praised by Publisher’s Weekly BookLife as “a standout in the genre” and awarded the Reader’s Favorite Seal, this is a story young readers will find both engaging and heartfelt.