by Lisa Mangum
First published 2018
In the wake of her father's mysterious disappearance, 17-year-old Cora Blackthorn is determined to uncover the truth. Combing through her father's old research, she stumbles upon a startling discovery: her family is linked to an ancient order of water mages, and she possesses the same rare powers. As Cora delves deeper, she finds herself entangled in a web of lies, corruption, and a deadly power struggle that threatens to tear her world apart. With time running out, Cora must harness her newfound abilities to navigate treacherous waters and unravel the truth before it's too late.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
312 pages · Hardcover · Wordfire Press