A.G. Henley Books

Seventeen-year-old Fennel, known as Fenn, is a Sightless Groundling who has never seen her vibrant forest home but understands its secrets. She navigates the shadows and hides in caves when the Scourge, terrifying creatures that consume the living, come near. The Sightless, like Fenn, are mysteriously protected from the Scourge, and today she must face them alone to bring fresh water to her people. Accompanying her is Peree, a Lofty Keeper. Despite the Lofties' notorious treachery, Peree's kindness and warmth draw Fenn in. As tensions between their communities escalate, Fenn and Peree must collaborate to survive the Scourge and protect their people. However, when Fenn discovers a life-altering secret, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: safeguard her community, embrace her growing feelings for Peree, or strive for peace in a divided forest. This tale of star-crossed lovers, strange creatures, and feuding factions immerses readers in a captivating world where nothing is as it appears.