Curse of the Night Witch (Emblem Island, Book #1) by Alex Aster
Curse of the Night Witch (Emblem Island, Book #1) by Alex Aster
On Emblem Island, all are born knowing their fates. Their lifelines show the course of their lives, and emblems dictate how they will spend them.
Twelve-year-old Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, but he hates his mark and is determined to choose a new path for himself.
The next morning, Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin -- the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.
With just his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide and his two friends, Engle and Melda, by his side, Tor must travel across the unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.
This fast-paced series starter is filled with fantastic adventure, incredible mythology, and an unforgettable trio of friends.
Sourcebooks/Young Readers, Hardcover, 2020
THIS IS A BRAND NEW BOOK.