by Kerstin Gier
First published 2010
Sixteen-year-old Gwen is the newest member of the secret Circle of Twelve, a group of time-travelers. Pulled into a perilous quest, she must navigate the past to uncover her own family's role in a generations-old conflict. Aided by her best friend Lesley, the ghost James, and the enigmatic Gideon, Gwen races against time to piece together the truth before an unknown enemy catches up to her. In this captivating tale, the future hinges on unlocking the secrets of the past.
Genres: romance, fantasy, time-travel, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Great Britain, England, London
Period: Past, Present
358 pages · Hardcover · Henry Holt