Fifteen-year-old Mae Everly has always felt invisible—just another foster kid at Haven House, a crumbling plantation-turned-group home deep in the Florida glades. But everything changes when she discovers she can transform into a cat.
Mae’s world is unraveling. At home, tension simmers. At school, cruelty reigns. And inside her, something wild and terrifying begins to stir. A one-eyed raven follows her every move, silent and watchful. But Mae isn’t alone. Her only friend, Ro, is hiding secrets of her own.
When a mysterious woman arrives claiming to know the truth about Mae’s past, the girls are thrust into a world of ancient powers, hidden legacies, and dangerous truths. Their escape is only the beginning. Mae is part of an ancient line—a Lightfoot. A guardian. And someone wants her power for themselves.
With her quiet, fiercely loyal friend Ro at her side, Mae must decide who to trust before a dark force finds them both. Because if she doesn’t, she won’t just lose her secret—she’ll lose her life.
Nine A Lightfoot Story is the first installment in an enchanting new fantasy adventure series brimming with sisterhood, mystery, and magic. Perfect for fans of Keeper of the Lost Cities, Wings of Fire, and The School for Good and Evil, this atmospheric, heart-driven tale celebrates courage, transformation, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.