The Winter Long

October "Toby" Daye, a half-fae changeling, has long understood her place within the intricate, often brutal, world of Faerie. Or so she thought. The shocking revelation that her mother, Amandine, is not merely a powerful sorceress but one of the legendary Firstborn, shatters Toby's carefully constructed reality and forces her to confront a past far more ancient and dangerous than she ever imagined. This earth-shattering truth plunges Toby into a maelstrom of forgotten history, ancient pacts, and the devastating repercussions of her mother's choices. As long-held secrets unfurl, Toby grapples with a legacy of betrayal and power that threatens to unravel the very fabric of Faerie. Her quest for answers leads her down a perilous path where every memory unearthed brings her closer to understanding her true identity, but also puts her, and those she loves, in mortal peril. She must navigate treacherous political waters and face down powerful enemies, all while reconciling with the woman who gave her life and the unimaginable burden of their shared destiny. This journey isn't just about discovery; it's about survival and finding her place within a world far older and more complex than she ever knew.