A sweeping tale that entangles the tender bonds of family within an elaborate web of magic.
Adulthood has not been kind to Dylan Dubois of late. A house fire left her without a father and in the unenviable position of being the custodian of her comatose sister. Unable to imagine a life without her, Dylan refuses to give up on the idea that her little sister’s prognosis will improve. However, it’s tough to care for a loved one when your own mental and physical health is declining. Barely able to keep herself fed, Dylan is tormented by strange dreams that occupy her thoughts even when she’s awake, but a glimmer of hope comes in the form of a bizarre ancient manuscript found in her parents’ safe deposit box. The text is not in any recognizable language, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be understood. An enigmatic stranger comes into Dylan’s life at a providential moment, promising to help unravel whatever secrets might be hidden in the book. The happenstance meeting with her sly new friend Kit, however, isn’t as innocent or accidental as it seems. Kit is less than forthcoming about his own past, but he forthrightly reveals to Dylan that she holds the power to save her sister, if only it can be unlocked from within. Although Kit seems to have his own agenda, Dylan is so desperate that she’ll put herself at risk if it means finding a cure for her sister.
If you enjoy a sweeping tale that entangles the tender bonds of family within an elaborate web of magic, then The Aurora Antidote is an absolute must-read! A down-to-earth protagonist who is thrust into an enchanting world that offers more than any bedtime story, Dylan is only one of a balanced and beloved cast of characters sure to resonate with audiences. The pace of this bright story is deliberate and controlled, perfect for discovering all the magical secrets Dylan uncovers, stirring our emotions in the process. Magical realism only begins to unfurl its hypnotic petals as Dylan and Kit develop an increasingly complex relationship, one readers will cheer on. Synergistic and sensitive, this first installment in a promising new series offers a well-rounded story with a perfect conclusion that teases much more to come. Get ready to dive gracefully into the delightful waters of The Aurora Antidote, a crowd-pleasing novel with a dynamic race-against-the-clock plot that will have you reading well into the night.
