Once upon a time...is not what I'd describe this story with. Tales of trouble, magic, battles, and female empowerment will fill the forest of your mind as you traverse the dying country of Gardenia. Poverty and sickness release their wrath onto the land, killing thousands of people. Lily, a fierce blonde, only thinks of her struggling family, and when a very unusual opportunity involving the castle strikes, she snatches it. She discovers hidden secrets and evil beings, finally understanding the real reason for Gardenia's sudden decline. Looking deep within herself, she unlocks a power unknown to her--or anyone else, for that matter. As she fights her way through jealous nobles, mysterious strangers, and occasional knife fights, Lily is able to unleash her true self with the power of the Bolinia flower. Oh, and she might find some love along the way too. Join Lily on her journey to maturity, power, and romance!
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Aurelia always felt as though she didn't quite fit in. Ever since she was a child her parents despised her. They never showed an ounce of love or interest towards her instead they directed all that love and interest on to her sister aka the golden child.
But that wasn't the only reason Aurelia didn't fit in. You see Aurelia held a secret close to her chest. Even since her sixteenth birthday strange things began happening to her. Weird visions, nightmares and unexplainable paranormal events were occuring around her. Was this all real or just in her imagination?
On Aurelia's eighteenth birthday she'd finally had enough of her insufferable family. She packed up her belongings and ran away. Away from the life she'd always known and away from the iniquitous people she'd to call mum and dad her whole life. Instead she ran towards a new life and new beginning. It was on this journey that she met him. Tristan Hawthorne. The person who held the answer to all her questions. Aurelia would soon discover not everything is as it seems and nor is she.
She in fact belongs in a different world completely, a land named Iridisan. A land full of magic, mythical creatures and beauty.
This new world offers many opportunities but this word also contains trials and challenges. With dark forces conspiring against her and individuals plotting her demise how will she know who to trust and how to remain on top.
This is a tale of love and betrayal, be careful who you choose to trust.