The First Bright Thing

Set in the aftermath of World War I, The First Bright Thing follows Rin and her friends, who possess extraordinary magical abilities, as they create a circus that brings joy and enchantment to those in need. As their spectacle travels across the United States in 1926, they face emerging threats from a rival circus with dark ambitions, while Rin’s past looms closer and darker than ever. This debut novel weaves a captivating tale of magic, friendship, and resilience in a richly imagined world.