The Edge of Becoming

by Bea McDougall, CAROLINE RICKETTS (Editor)

For centuries, the world has been without magic, and Eva has spent her life hiding the impossible power she carries. But rumors begin to spread, and a man wielding an old essence attacks her home. Her mother makes the only choice she can - send Eva away before the world comes hunting. Not to hide, but to live; to see the world beyond Nightwind’s walls, to meet people, to learn, to grow.

With her shape-shifting companion Luanna at her side, Eva sets out to slip under the radar. But the further she travels, the more dangerous the world becomes. Mercenaries and monsters cross her path, but so do friendly folks. And as she sets toward a distant desert town, she starts to wonder if she’s escaping danger...or walking straight into it.

398 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2025

About the author

Bea McDougall is a Vancouver-based author of cozy adventure fantasy, where the magic is grand but the stakes are deeply personal. She writes the kind of stories that feel like a warm blanket with a sword strapped to it; low-stakes, emotionally resonant, and full of characters who are trying their best. Inspired by classics like The Hobbit, The Witcher, and Narnia, Bea crafts immersive worlds where fantasy feels relatable. When she’s not writing, she’s probably overthinking something, drinking tea, playing video games, or watching movies.

Reviews

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To sum it in a word: stunning. A story so intriguing and inspiring. You don’t quite know what the experience will be but it is a fantastic journey with amazing characters and world. It feels like you are on a journey with the characters themselves as the story unfolds.

It was such a precious experience that continues to impact your thoughts and way of hoping and earning for continuing story of not only the characters but the world and journey the author took you on with these impactful characters.