This tale of friendship, family, and discovering your true power brings to a dramatic finale the acclaimed graphic novel universe of The Witch Boy and The Hidden Witch. There is a dark side to magic. The Midwinter Festival, a gathering of the entire Vanissen family that features competitions in witchery and shapeshifting, is something Aster always looks forward to. He is particularly eager to participate in the yearly Jolrun competition this year as a witch. He understands it won't be simple to break with tradition, but he's determined to show everyone that he's proud of who he is and what he's learned. The mysterious witch who has been showing up in Ariel's nightmares and claims to know the truth about her past is one of the darker topics that Ariel is thinking about than the Festival. She is grateful for everything the Vanissens do. But Ariel still craves a place where she truly belongs.The Festival is a whirlwind of excitement and activity, but for Aster and Ariel, nothing goes according to plan. When a powerful and sinister force invades the reunion, threatening to destroy everything the young witches have fought for, can they find the courage to fight it together? Or will dark magic tear them apart?