First published 2011
Eff is a powerful young mage who has spent her life on the frontier, isolated behind the Great Barrier. When strange occurrences begin plaguing her settlement, Eff must embark on a perilous journey to the other side of the Barrier. Facing deadly magical beasts and untamed wilderness, she discovers a hidden society of mages, each with their own agenda. As tensions rise, Eff must navigate treacherous alliances and uncover the truth behind the Barrier's existence before her world is torn apart.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
352 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Paperbacks