18 Circles immerses readers in a captivating world where the delicate balance between nature and civilization teeters on the brink of destruction. Within this realm, six diverse nations exist, each embodying unique languages, cultures, and ecosystems. Among the nations, Plethora, nestled deep within a lush forest, thrived in symbiosis with its native woodland environment. Its ally, Copia, stood as a beacon of industrialization and power. However, the once-united nations now face a dire predicament. The people of Plethora, known as the Guild, were once entrusted with protecting and healing the world. However, the elder leaders of their Council have succumbed to greed and deceit. Forging an alliance with Copia, they exploit the vulnerable Leagues, leading to environmental devastation and widespread suffering.
In this backdrop of betrayal and decay, Echo, an eighteen-year-old woman and a promising protector-in-training, finds herself caught in the maelstrom of events. Originally from Tlah-Tepetl, home to a tropical rainforest surrounded by majestic mountains, Echo must navigate her new reality as she is forced into hiding within the dying woods alongside a group of strangers and her loyal friends.
As Echo embarks on her journey, she grapples with profound questions about her homeland and her own identity. Trust becomes a fragile concept, and Echo must confront the truth behind the Guild's broken promise. Will Echo's deepening understanding of her world and herself be enough to ignite a path towards redemption and restore harmony to a planet teetering on the edge of oblivion?
18 Circles is a gripping tale of self-discovery, redemption, and the power of resilience. It explores themes of environmental stewardship, the consequences of human greed, and the potential for hope even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Readers will be captivated by Echo's transformative journey and the richly imagined world she inhabits.
Three childhood best friends, bound by an unbreakable bond yet shackled by a generations-old curse, find themselves racing against time and fate. Their families, once loyal members of an ancient and secretive order known as The Circle, betrayed its sacred oath, and for that treachery, a terrible curse was cast upon their bloodlines. Now, each of them faces a grim destiny-if they fall in love, they will either meet their demise upon reaching the age of twenty-five or suffer the ultimate heartbreak by being betrayed by the person they cherish most.
As they step closer to their inevitable fates, the echoes of their ancestors' mistakes loom large, threatening to consume them in a cycle of pain and loss that has repeated for centuries. But unlike those who came before, they are determined to fight back. Refusing to be pawns of an ancient vengeance, they embark on a desperate quest to uncover the truth behind the curse and seek out the elusive secrets that might offer them salvation.
However, breaking the curse won't be easy. With shadowy forces working to ensure history repeats itself, they must navigate treacherous betrayals, buried secrets, and their own deepening feelings for those they dare not love. As their twenty-fifth birthdays draw closer, tension rises, and the weight of their choices becomes heavier than ever.
Will they defy fate and shatter the curse that has plagued their bloodlines for centuries? Or will they succumb to the same tragic end that befell their ancestors, lost to the darkness of love and betrayal? Only time will tell if they have the strength to rewrite their destinies-or if they are doomed to fall like all those before them.