The Lost EmberReverse Retelling of Sleeping Beauty

Sometimes the truth is more dangerous than lies.

Mei wakes to a desolate land with only one memory to cling to; her brother is in danger. But she can’t recall his face, much less his name. With nothing else to guide her, she has no choice but to trust a mysterious traveling apothecary and the single tantalizing offer he makes—he can lead her to the Memory Tree, an ancient tree whose roots stretch across all lands and contains the memories and secrets of the world.

With nothing but a single key to guide them, they set off on a dangerous trek, accompanied by a young woman who wishes to save her town, and man searching for the one person who sent his race to the brink of death.

Memories unravel and secrets long kept hidden are revealed, and Mei and her fellow travelers are hunted by a band of dragons every step of the way. In this reverse retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Mei must face her past if she wants to save her brother or else be swallowed by those who want her dead.

The Lost Ember is a New Adult standalone novella/novel, complete with tropes like light vs dark, family bonds, opposites attract, and TBD. It is part of The Garden of Lost Things series, a collection of nine fairy tale retellings featuring lost things and blooming gardens. Each book is written by a different author, so the series can be enjoyed in any order.