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Skybright, a sixteen-year-old handmaid and close companion to the daughter of an affluent household, is content with her privileged positionβuntil a hidden truth threatens to upend her place and her nearest relationships. In a fantasy world woven with elements of demonology, Skybright must navigate the delicate balance between loyalty, love, and secrecy. Her struggle illustrates the challenges of youth, duty, and the weight of forbidden knowledge.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cindy Pon
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