The Eighth Ring

The Eighth Ring unfolds in a brisk, immersive voice that follows Iris as she struggles to keep her powers secret and balance a life of caretaking at a wildlife refuge with a growing sense of dread about the spell she’s unleashed. When a powerful owl snatches one of her own curses, Iris must partner with Pike Alder—an ornithology-minded intern who despises witches—to retrieve it before the magic spirals out of control. The Pacific Northwest wilds provide a vivid backdrop for a journey that tests trust, courage, and the limits of what we’re willing to risk to protect those we love.

Written with warmth and wit, The Eighth Ring blends suspense with character-driven moments. The pacing alternates between tense forest chases and quiet, revealing conversations, letting readers savor Iris’s clever, sometimes cruel, curses that bite back with consequences. As Iris and Pike navigate shifting loyalties and the forest’s hidden perils, the story explores themes of secrecy, redemption, and learning to accept who you are—magic and all.

• Vivid Pacific Northwest setting and a wildlife refuge backdrop
• Iris’s clever, high-stakes magic and the consequences of curses
• An uneasy alliance with Pike Alder that drives the adventure
• A perilous forest quest to retrieve a stolen owl and avert disaster
• Themes of secrecy, redemption, trust, and self-acceptance
• Fast-paced storytelling with warmth, humor, and suspense

After finishing this tale, readers will feel inspired by Iris’s courage to own her identity, and they’ll carry a renewed sense of empathy for those who hide parts of themselves. The journey leaves a lasting impression of resilience, trust, and the belief that even a difficult truth can lead to redemption.