“There was a saying that the strength of a man’s steel was only known under the hammer of circumstance. If anyone had asked me a few hours ago, I would have said that nearly five years of boyhood had hammered me into constant fear and excessive caution. But now I realised it had done the opposite. It had shaped me into someone who stepped forwards and reached for what she wanted. It was too late for me to tuck my hands behind my back and wait like a good woman.”
In this fantasy novel, a young girl named Eona discovers that she is the last known Eon, a magical being capable of manipulating the world's magic. As she navigates the complex political landscape of her world, Eona must come to terms with her newfound powers and the responsibilities that come with them. more
Alison Goodman is an Australian author known for her fantasy literature. Born in 1966, she has a passion for literature and the fantasy world from a young age. Goodman's works blend rich imagination with deep historical background, winning her popularity among readers. more
“I’m not going to die because I failed as someone else. I’m going to succeed as myself.”
“It is our work to cast care, and it is God's work to take care.”
“Yeah. Sure. My brother's dead. My mother's insame. Hey, let's have a crepe.”