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In the streets of Seattle, teenager Morgan D’Amici wakes in her trailer‑park home with dirt and blood under her fingernails, hinting at a dark secret. Ondine Mason’s violet‑eyed gaze brings paintings to life, while runaway Nix Saint‑Michael sees halos of light around those destined to die. At a covert summer rave deep in the woods, the trio learns that they share a changeling nature and are bound by destinies that intertwine beyond the ordinary. Betwixt explores the complexities of magic and the weight of hidden powers in a narrative that blends folklore, supernatural elements, and the challenges of growing up.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Tara Bray Smith
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