About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler feels like an outsider or is struggling to find their own voice amidst the pressure to conform. It is a sophisticated portal fantasy that follows Will, a teenager who feels disconnected from his own world, as he is pulled into the Perilous Realm, the very source where all stories are born. Alongside a girl named Rowan and a wolf named Shade, he must confront the looming threat of the dark sorcerer Malabron. The story explores deep emotional themes of self-discovery, the weight of destiny, and the power of narrative to shape our reality. While the plot is full of high-stakes adventure and mythological peril, it remains an age-appropriate exploration of personal agency that is perfect for readers ages 10 to 14 who are ready for more complex, atmospheric world-building.
