The mysterious village of Brell isn't found on any map. It has the habit of fading in and out of the surrounding river mists. In spite of this, the ordinary villagers living there don't like anything strange. Or anyone. Althea Morgan is odd and small and doesn't fit in. Born with brains, a quirky ability to see the feelings of others, and hopeless at her healer apprenticeship, Thea longs to leave Brell for the wider world. One day, she meets a mysterious stranger, and stumbles into the extraordinary world of Thornwold. Here, the powerful have been forming plans for her since the day she was born. Pushed along by a prophecy, obligations, and family ties, Thea must not only learn who she is, but what she truly wants. A coming of age story about the importance of choice and fate, and the courage to know the difference.