Publisher's Synopsis
In a world of magic and wonder, Aria Skylark is a curious and determined young girl who discovers her newfound power to fly. She dreams of exploring the world beyond her small village and encounters other magical beings, such as fairies, in her initial explorations of the sky. Aria's kind-hearted nature and adventurous spirit lead her to make her first friend in this magical realm, Lyra Nightbloom, a compassionate fairy.
However, their new-found happiness is threatened by Thorne Darkshroud, a cunning sorcerer who seeks to destroy the fairies and claim their power for himself. Aria is forced to confront this danger, realizing that she cannot ignore the threat that Thorne poses to her new friends and the magical community. As Aria struggles with deciding whether to focus on helping Evelyn Cloudhaven, a middle-aged woman with a broken heart who has suffered from a tragic past that has left her unable to trust or love others, or prioritizing the safety of the fairies, she seeks advice from others in the magical world, including the enigmatic Gale Stormsong and the gentle Zephyr Breezewhisper. Aria, Caspian Starwing, and their allies, including Riven Earthshaker, a stubborn but powerful friend with a deep grudge against Thorne, decide to work together to stop the sorcerer. This choice leads to growing tensions among the group, as they must balance their personal struggles with the larger mission at hand. Their progress is marked by both successes and setbacks, as they learn to work together despite their differences. However, as Thorne's power grows, Aria and her allies suffer significant losses. The group is forced to reconsider their strategy and confront the possibility that they may not be able to defeat Thorne after all.
