Mockup cover for Penny Morrow and the Bound Forest by A.P. DeVaney
Debut Novel • Dark Academia Fantasy

Penny Morrow and the Bound Forest

A hidden library. A secret war. A forest bound by forbidden magic.

After their mother's tragic disappearance forces them to move, Penny and her brother must navigate a new school alone — until a chance encounter and a cryptic invitation lead them into the mysterious realm of the library in the woods.

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After their mother's tragic disappearance forces them to move, Penny and her brother must navigate a new school alone. Until a chance encounter and a cryptic invitation lead them on a journey into the mysterious realm of the library in the woods, and its reclusive guardian.

There they find themselves in a power struggle against the Diadochi, a group of dark mages determined to eradicate forbidden magic. When their mentor is taken, Penny and her allies must choose to rescue her, or defend the library and its secrets — before it is lost forever.

This magical coming-of-age novel explores the challenges of starting over, societal struggles, self-discovery and LGBTQ themes.

“Atmospheric stories, cinematic sound, and images that feel like relics from a half-remembered world.”
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