In the heart of the Whispering Woodlands, Evan Grayson, a silent wanderer, wears his experiences like badges on his jacket. His dark, tousled hair peeks out from beneath a beanie, and his intense eyes-storm-cloud gray-scan the forest for hidden wonders. A hint of stubble frames his jawline, and his attire-faded grey jacket, worn blue jeans, practical black gear, and a weathered backpack-tells tales of countless woodland adventures. His ever-present notebook holds cryptic symbols and whispered secrets. Evan's demeanor is a blend of curiosity, introversion, and kindness, as he navigates the whispering secrets of Eldrith. Alongside him, Russel the fox, once a mere woodland creature, now etched into legends. And then there's Xai, the mutated squid with wings, drawn to a serene melody played by a kind man. Their intertwined fates weave through the Woodlands, where purpose, vengeance, and friendship collide.
Six years ago, Aelin Riorson was believed to have died at the hands of Colonel Aetos, with her brother Xaden helplessly watching as her throat was slit. But Aelin survived - and went into hiding, assuming the alias Lillian Parker to protect herself, her brother, and the rebellion. She looks little like Xaden, with pale skin, strawberry-blonde curls, and a gentle demeanor. But her mismatched eyes - golden onyx in one, emerald green in the other - and the knife scar across her neck are the undeniable clues to her true identity.
Now, as she enters the Riders' Quadrant, Aelin must keep her past buried. She bonds with Zyphira, a dragon tied to her family's lost legacy, and her signet manifests a dangerous power: a fusion of light and shadow, like her brother's own. As Aelin grows closer to Liam, another rebel, the weight of her secrets grows heavier. But when Xaden begins to question the night she died, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel.
In a world where secrets can kill, Aelin's survival hinges on keeping her true identity hidden - but the truth may be impossible to deny.
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