Whispers of the Winterwood

Her duty is to save her people. His is to protect the forest. When Clara, a refugee leader, prepares to sacrifice the ancient Winterwood for shelter, she collides with its guardian, the fierce shapeshifter Rowan. But the approaching winter is not their only enemy. A creeping Blight that devours land and soul forces them into a desperate alliance. To save everyone, they must unravel a dark conspiracy, even if it means sacrificing their hearts to each other and the magic that binds them.