An alcoholic mother, an untested therapist, and a teddy bear help Sammy deal with dreams about creatures with sandpaper skin.

Gabriel is miserable. When he’s adopted by a species of ancient demon hunters, he is tasked with finding an emerald with the power to save humankind from a smiling, chatty demon. Unfortunately, Gabriel doesn’t like other people that much.

A young teen faces her first Trials and magic takes center stage in this epic young adult contemporary fantasy novel.