BOOK ONE - THE LAKE GALIT SISTERS, A BETRAYAL Kelby's life is confined to her uncle's lonely cottage, his unnatural vegetable garden, and the river that flows nearby. He fills her mind with terrifying tales of the dangers that await if she even touches the river water. Yet, despite his warnings, Kelby hears the river calling to her, its song stirring something deep within. Summoning her courage, she steps into the river one fateful day and shatters the chains of her uncle's control. Beyond the river lies a breathtaking world of dryads, water spirits, fantastic kingdoms, and untold wonders. Kelby discovers she belongs to this magical realm. Her true heritage was hidden from her. To escape her uncle's control and reclaim her rightful place, Kelby must find her inner strength. Along her journey, she forms new friendships and uncovers the family she was forced to forget.