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.
(Y/n)'s family was amongst the few people who had fled the city to find refuge in the forest far from society after the Infection had spread throughout the world like gunpowder.
Having never set foot outside of the Uninfected community, (Y/n)'s thirst for adventure had often led her to wonder what might await her outside the safety of her home. She knew what the Infection did to people, how it had corrupted every sense of moral and values in society. How it had corrupted the government and laws. She had heard of more tragic stories than she could count and knew she'd probably never have the courage to see the world for herself.
But when (Y/n)'s older sister, Grey, suddenly disappears after another one of her many explorations, (Y/n) finds herself taking a step out of the Uninfected community and into the troubled world of the infected city to find and save her sister.
Unfortunately for (Y/n), Grey isn't the only one in danger.