When Forest Dwellers murder her father, Aerbrin inherits a secret Zaad Stone that grants both power and peril. Betrayed and cast into the cursed Druiman, she battles her personal demon and monstrous beasts while learning to wield her gift. Meanwhile, her flighty cousin Hilfawn joins a lion-cursed prince and an ancient queen to rescue a long-lost king. First in the Zaad Stone Trilogy, this YA fantasy blends survival, courtly intrigue, sacrifice, and the discovery of inner strength. A grieving huntress must survive a forest where reality itself bends against her—and the only weapon she has is a gem she doesn't know how to use. Two very different cousins—one steady and self-sacrificing, one flighty and desperate to matter—both discover they're stronger than anyone believed. Clean, action-packed epic fantasy perfect for teens who want adventure without the content worries. “You are beautiful, for your boldness is laced with gentleness and your strength with tenderness. Don't ever lose that.” Perfect for a teen or adult fan of clean epic fantasy with magical gems, cursed royalty, and strong female protagonists who enjoys series like Wings of Fire or the Ranger's Apprentice world.
