a curse has left the island of whim completely cut off from the world. there is a prophecy that says a child of the monterey family, who rule the island, can lift the curse and set the people free. to do so, the child must accept the powers of the creatures that the gods have bestowed upon him. however, crown prince indigo is unsure if he is ready to accept such a fate, even if it means saving his people. as he struggles with his decision, the magic within him begins to consume him, devouring him from the inside. he must make his choice quickly, for both his future and his life depend on it. meanwhile, he faces another challenge: he must rescue the missing brother of his best friend, ellian, uncovering secrets about the island, his family and himself that he never could have imagined. in the end, the fate of whim — and indigo’s very soul — are at stake. "yvette has a knack for building adventurous worlds full of danger, mystery and fun in equal measures. the island of whim is no exception." jeroen geelhoed. editor in chief of modern myths