Sixteen-year-old Olivia Mansfield dreams of a land far, far away-- far from her stepfather's abuse and torment, far from her mother's blind eye, far from the haunting memories of her past. When poor choices lead Olivia to the brink of a complete breakdown and she finds herself dealing with the unexpected death of her best friend, she comes to a crossroads. Will Olivia find the path to ultimate hope and healing that her heart longs for?.

Sequel: The embittered ruby.