___________________ When the scales are tipped to the point of breaking, a balance bringer is born—three sisters, one balancer at the core. This time, Ana, it’s your burden to bear. — Ryland (Maitias Cale) Norde Sorlonte Raine _________________ Ana grew up believing her last name was Janssen. That was a lie. She grew up believing her father didn’t want to be a part of her life. That was also a lie. And she grew up believing she was human and that the earthly realm was her home. That was likely the largest lie of all. ________________ The secrets have been exposed. Ana knows who and what she is meant to be and meant to do. She has yet to decide if she will embrace her foretold destiny, but one point to which she remains steadfast is that she will fight until her dying breath for the safety of those she loves. It is the salvation of Ana’s loved ones that has lead her to the world of Hiddenkel. Her intentions…save her sisters Crystia and Kaia. For them, she left behind her high school life and the only world she has ever known. And, due to unfortunate circumstances, she also ended up leaving her mother. Ana thinks she understands the sacrifices required to become the Balance Bringer. And whether she wanted to or not, she has already paid a hefty price. But creation does not keep score nor play fair, and there is much Ana must learn, about herself and her awakening abilities. But when the life of Ana’s best friend and brother ends up in jeopardy, goals and needs will be reevaluated, and priorities will shift. An intense sense of urgency pushes her to make her way toward the rescue and recovery of her sisters, yet an equally weighted need pushes her to secure the health of her brother. Can Ana save them all, sisters and brother, while struggling with her physical changes of becoming the Balance Bringer and dealing with her internal conflict that is her attraction to her Tracer and the pull to the dream incubus that would make her his own? The exciting second installment of the award-winning Balance Bringer Chronicles continues in the land of Hiddenkel. ________________ The Mortal Instruments meets The Cruel Prince in Awakening: The Balance Bringer, the second book in a series of dark, urban fantasy turned fantasy paranormal tales. If you enjoy strong female leads in supernatural coming-of-age stories with high-stakes action, then you’ll love USA Today Bestselling author Debra Kristi’s imaginative new series.