Tanin is a dryad, a human-shaped tree, rootless in a concrete jungle. Working for elder dryads at Newgrowth, an urban composting company, he is trained to infuse fae majick into the world. Majick to heal Mother Nature. A chance encounter activates startling powers within him, forces no dryad has ever wielded. With this awakening, lies of the elders are laid bare. Now Tanin must question everything he knows about majick.

Tuan, a human bike courier, hero-worships dryads. Influenced by fae majick, Tuan's very soul is cursed. Astral forces abduct his consciousness without warning, leaving his body abandoned. Struggling to survive, Tuan seeks Tanin's aid. Desperate to help, Tanin casts untried spells that summon an ancient presence.

An appalling truth is discovered. Employees fired from Newgrowth are missing, insane, or dead. As authorities investigate, Newgrowth's zealous leader is willing to destroy Chicago to fulfill a destiny only she believes in…

Knabe's dystopian novel is exciting and well-paced. The fantastical universe won't fail to engage. Knabe's prose is accessible and lighthearted, enhancing the reading experience. This novel is a unique tale about the coexistence of fae creatures in a human world. The author offers a new interpretation of fantasy conventions. - Critic's Report, The BookLife Prize

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