In "Vespertine," a young girl named Artemisia, a convent novice, is thrust into a perilous world as a war ravages her homeland. When she stumbles upon an ancient relic capable of summoning spirits, she must harness its power to protect her life and defeat the encroaching darkness. As she navigates the tension between her faith and the haunting presence of the spirits, she forms an unexpected bond with a mysterious and brooding revenant. Together, they confront their fears, test their loyalties, and ultimately face the challenge of embracing their true selves against overwhelming odds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by Simon & Schuster Audio .

Margaret Rogerson is the author of the New York Times bestseller An Enchantment of Ravens and Sorcery of Thorns. She has a bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from Miami University. When not reading or writing she enjoys sketching, gaming, making pudding, and watching more documentaries than is socially acceptable (according to some). She lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, beside a garden full of hummingbirds and roses. Visit her at MargaretRogerson. com.