A middle-grade fantasy with betrayal, magic, and a thrilling adventure, perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga, Spirit Animals, and Fablehaven. Akila Kutarnia has always considered rain bad luck, and when a storm causes tragedy to strike her family, Akila and her unwanted dog are sent away to a new and possibly dangerous environment. Akila must find a way to end her curse and reverse her grief with the help of the powerful Obsidian Soul and a woman who claims she can control the dead and end human suffering forever... On her journey, she will meet the powerful and deadly inhabitants of Embr Forest, learn the pain of loss, and have to decide which sacrifices aren't worth the world...and which ones are.