“Stories are thick with meanings. You can fall in love with a story for what you think it says, but you can't know for certain where it will lead your listeners. If you're telling a tale to teach children to be generous, they may fix instead on the part where your hero hides in an olive jar, then spend the whole next day fighting about who gets to try it first. People take what they need from the stories they hear. The tale is often wiser than the teller.”
In this fantasy novel, a young girl named Lira discovers she possesses the extraordinary ability to manipulate shadows. As she learns to control this power, she embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from an impending darkness. Along the way, Lira must navigate a complex world filled with magic, political intrigue, and a growing sense of self-discovery. more
Susan Fletcher is an American novelist born in 1979. Her works are acclaimed for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more
“You have to kill a lot of trees before you write anything good.”
“Because love was a light that wouldn't allow darkness to reign in his soul.”
“We will meet; and there we may rehearse most obscenely and courageously.”