Ivy serves as the "Chosen One" who failed her big destiny fifteen years ago, leaving the world in a state of chaotic magical mismanagement. Instead of defeating the ultimate evil, she accidentally caused a supernatural catastrophe and now operates a failing occult shop while living as a social pariah. When a new threat emerges involving the same dark forces she botched before, Ivy must assemble a misfit crew of magical creatures to fix her past mistakes. The plot follows their comedic scramble through a modern urban landscape where magic is both a bureaucratic nightmare and a dangerous liability.
Fans of urban fantasy and satirical storytelling read this to see the trope of the hero’s destiny turned upside down. It appeals to people who enjoy seeing the messy logistical side of wizardry and the awkward reality of life after a public failure. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how personal redemption works when you cannot live up to grand expectations. It provides a cynical yet humorous look at the burden of being special in a world that has moved on without you.
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
