All her life, Ember has only ever been the plain, untalented, quiet servant to her stepmother and stepsisters. Overlooked and unloved, she barely dares to dream of a better life. So when she goes to Lord Ksa’s Turning Ball, all she’s hoping for is one night of magic and freedom. Little does she know, the splendor of the ball is not the only magic at work. When both of her stepsisters mysteriously disappear, Ember is the only one with the information that can save them. Together with Lord Ksa, she journeys into the heart of the Denwoed to make things right, encountering magical creatures she’s only ever heard of in stories. Meanwhile, her stepmother seeks her own revenge, causing chaos behind them. Out of her depth and far from any semblance of her comfort zone, Ember’s only choice is to rise to the challenge. Even among the dangers of the North Forest, kindness is what pushes her forward. But will it be enough to bring victory in battles she never imagined, enough to prove that she is far more than just “Ashes?”