MarcyKate Connolly

When the Wind disappears, young windling Aria and her gryphling friend Gwyn embark on a quest to bring them back, but when all the natural elements begin to vanish one by one, Aria realizes that there is a darker mischief at play.

Twelve-year-old Emmeline possesses the unique ability to manipulate shadows, but when her magical powers are threatened by a noble family she desperately turns to Dar, her shadow friend, who offers to save her if Emmeline makes Dar flesh again, but this bargain only puts Emmeline's life in further jeopardy.

"A fantastical adventure fortified by its flawed heroine." - Kirkus Reviews "Within this creative realm, Connolly compassionately explores human emotions as Greta grapples with a newly discovered lineage. A welcome return to a complex land of fantasy and friendship." - Booklist "Even with her flaws, her fierce dedication to her brother is admirable, and her slow transformation into a more accepting, open person is all the more satisfying given her...