Sixteen-year-old cousins Fay and Shiloh thought their biggest adventure would be exploring Fire Falls with their squad-the Wild Riders. They were wrong. When an ancient dragon awakens and a mysterious portal opens, all five girls are thrown into Triqentara, a realm where magic and quantum technology merge, and nothing is as it seems.
Separated from their mothers and hunted by the authoritarian Council, Fay, Shiloh, Nadira, Emeenah, and Aeriella must navigate a world of surveillance, cybernetic creatures, and impossible alliances. But when their mothers finally find them, the reunion brings devastating truths: Fay and Shiloh's entire lives have been built on lies. Their real names, their heritage, even their lockets, all designed to hide them from a grandfather who wants to use them as weapons.
Fay and Shiloh are both heirs to the Halcyon-Eidolon bloodline, bearers of ancient magic their mothers bound at birth to keep them safe. For sixteen years, they've lived as ordinary girls in Sequestria, never knowing their true power or the war their mothers fled. Now, in the hidden sanctuary of Ancasteria, they must decide: remain in safety with their powers suppressed, or unbind their magic and join the resistance against the Council's tyranny.
But awakening their heritage means confronting the grandfather who watched their grandmother dissolve into code, the gene-forges designed to purge magic from their bloodlines, and the fathers they never knew existed. As the Council's forces close in and the Wild Riders discover their own hidden powers, the five friends must choose: stay divided and vulnerable, or stand together and fight.
Some legacies are worth fighting for. Even if it means going to war.
About the Author :
Alisha Hazziez is the Founder, Publisher, and Author, leading a mission-driven publishing vision centered on expanding representation in children's and youth literature. Her work intentionally places diverse protagonists across cultures, identities, and lived experiences at the forefront, creating stories in which all children can see themselves reflected with dignity and joy.She is the published author of Have You Seen My Vroom, Vroom and Akilah and the Red Shoes, and co-author of The Secret Society of the Grambler Tree series. Through these works, Alisha blends imagination with emotional truth, crafting narratives that resonate with children, families, and educators alike.With an educational foundation in Human Services, strengthened by lived experience, Alisha brings depth, authenticity, and empathy to her storytelling. Her approach to publishing is community-centered and purpose-driven, ensuring that stories are not only entertaining, but affirming, culturally responsive, and rooted in real-world understanding. Alisha Hazziez(pen name A.J. Hailstock) is a passionate author dedicated to crafting imaginative and heartwarming stories for young readers. With a flair for creativity and a love for storytelling, Alisha Hazziez has written and published two delightful children's books: Have You Seen My Vroom, Vroom? and Akilah and Red Shoes.In addition to children's literature, Alisha Hazziez co-authored the young adult novel Series The Forgotten Codex. The first two books in the series are The Secret Society of the Grambler Tree, blending mystery and adventure for Middle School, and The Chronicles of Sequestria: Journey to Triqentara, for YA readers.When not writing, Alisha Hazziez enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Alisha Hazziez hopes to continue sparking joy and curiosity in readers of all ages.
