
A stone girl must find a stonemason to save her family from eroding magic.
Mayka, a girl of living stone, embarks on a perilous quest to save her family as the stories etched into their bodies begin to fade. With time running out, she must find a stonemason to restore their life-giving marks. But as she delves deeper, Mayka uncovers a dangerous plot threatening all stone creatures. Trust is scarce, and the path is fraught with magical challenges. Can Mayka find the true savior, or will she discover that the power to save her family lies within herself? A tale of courage and self-discovery unfolds.
Exploring the power of stories and storytelling, Sarah Beth Durst presents the mesmerizing adventure of a girl made of living stone who braves unforeseen dangers and magical consequences on a crucial quest to save her family. Mayka and her stone family were brought to life by the stories etched into their bodies. Now time is eroding these vital marks, and Mayka must find a stonemason to recarve them. But the search is more complex than she had imagined, and Mayka uncovers a scheme endangering all stone creatures. Only someone who casts stories into stone can help–but whom can Mayka trust? Where is the stonemason who will save them? Action and insight combine in this magical coming-of-age novel as the young heroine realizes the savior she’s been searching for is herself.
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