Four months ago, Lila and Elyra stopped running.

They have an apartment in New Orleans with a stubborn kitchen tap and a coat hook by the door. Elyra hosts a late-night radio show for people who can't sleep. Lila is learning to live in a body that grew up overnight, and in a city where people finally see her. For the first time in a hundred years, they have something worth keeping.

Then the lake opens, and a queen walks out of it.

One of the Fates is missing. The gods of Aetherion want someone to blame, and Apollo has already chosen: the ancient power sleeping inside Elyra, a power she set aside long ago along with her name and her memory.

Summoned to stand trial before gods who fear what she might become, Elyra must face the truth of who she once was. Lila, hiding how far her own light has grown, must decide what she is willing to become to protect her sister.

The storm has been gathering for longer than either of them knows.

The Gathering Storm is the final book of the Lila & The Dark trilogy: a story of sisters, found family, old gods, and the right to choose who you are.