First published 2017
Serafina wakes in darkness, her body bearing scars from a fierce battle she barely remembers. The Biltmore Estate she once protected has transformed beyond recognition. Trusted allies now act against her, while enemies gather strength. An unnamed force approaches the mountains, bringing violent storms and floods that will destroy everything in their path. Serafina discovers she possesses strange new abilities, but she cannot control them. Time runs short as the mysterious threat closes in. She must unlock the truth about her transformation and master her powers. The fate of Biltmore, her friend Braeden, her father, and all the creatures of the Blue Ridge Mountains rests in her hands. Serafina fights to reclaim her role as Guardian and become the protector she was born to be.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Mountains
358 pages · Hardcover · Disney Hyperion