First published 2019
Ivy has spent years protecting a family secret. Her reclusive Great-Aunt is actually Adela Madden, the mysterious author behind the beloved fantasy novel Ivory Apples. For decades, devoted readers have hunted for Adela. They dissect her correspondence, debate theories in online forums, and gather at conventions hoping for clues. Ivy knows it's only a matter of time before someone gets too close. That someone appears to be Kate Burden. Kate shows up at the local park and quickly wins over Ivy's entire family with her perfect demeanor. But Ivy notices Kate's persistent questions about Ivory Apples and senses danger. The family secret runs deeper than just hiding an author's identity. Ivy and her Great-Aunt share something that no fan could imagine: genuine magic. This power cannot be controlled or contained. It chooses its own practitioners, regardless of what anyone else wants. Now Ivy must decide how far she'll go to protect both her Great-Aunt and the wild magic they both carry.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hidden-identity
Kindle Edition · Tachyon Publications