Riley Oh has always wanted to be a healing witch like the rest of her family, but she is adopted and has no magical ability. She's part of the Gom clan of healers who are themselves part of the larger secret organization of magical Korean Americans living in Los Angeles.
Despite her frustrations, Riley is happy to see her sister, Hattie, initiated into the clan and become an official member of the healing community. Then Hattie gets an idea. What if she casts a spell to share her magical power with Riley? Then they can be initiated into the clan together.
It sounds like a great idea until everything goes wrong, and Hattie's life hangs in the balance. The girls have violated the laws of the Godrealm, and now Riley must complete a seemingly impossible task, or her sister's life will be forfeit.
Riley's task is to find the "last fallen star," but she doesn't even know what that is, let alone how to find out. She will have to team up with her enemies and face off against terrifying magical creatures, but she won't stop until she finds a way to save her sister.
This entry in the Rick Riordan presents imprint by Graci Kim is based on Korean mythology and is a beautifully told fantasy that explores the nature of family and the consequences of holding onto old prejudices. This is one of my favorite entries under the Rick Riordan umbrella so far. Highly recommended!
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