In the gripping third installment of the Callanda series, Emily O. Welliver weaves a tale of redemption, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to hope. Cast adrift on the mysterious island of Holtenheight, Lavitz, Karita, and their steadfast companions find themselves ensnared by ancient powers and haunted echoes of past misdeeds. As they confront the island's spectral keepers, their bonds will be tested like never before. As they unravel the island's mysteries, bonds of friendship and love are tested in ways they never imagined Faced with the looming threat of Queen Thesauri's conquest, the group must find a way to escape the island and return to Callanda, where a battle for the realm's future awaits. Will their faith in each other be enough to overcome the darkness, or will the island's secrets shatter them forever? Join the heroes of Callanda as they embark on a journey of forgiveness and sacrifice, where the lines between friend and foe blur, and the stakes have never been higher. Island of Ruins is a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you breathless, questioning the true cost of redemption.