The capricious spirits that rule the isle by fire, water, earth, and wind find mirth in the lives of the humans who call the land home. Enchantments run deep on Cadence: gossip is carried by the wind, plaid shawls can be as strong as armor, and the smallest cut of a knife can instill fathomless fear. But when young girls start disappearing from the isle, Jack is summoned home to help find them. Jack Tamerlaine hasn’t stepped foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the mainland university. House of Earth and Blood meets The Witch’s Heart in Rebecca Ross’s brilliant first adult fantasy, set on the magical Isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan. Guest review by Brigid from The Alliterates blog! Summary:
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