Lilliana Lebenter has spent her early years under the shadow of a difficult home, unaware of the mysterious forces quietly stirring around her life. When strange voices emerge and impossible events unfold, Lilliana is pulled into a hidden world filled with magic, danger, and ancient powers. Along the way, she discovers unlikely friendships, unsettling truths, and a destiny far darker - and greater - than she ever imagined. As the boundaries between light and darkness begin to blur, Lilliana must decide who she will become in a world that seems determined to shape her. Lilliana Lebenter and the Dust of Alpha is a magical middle-grade fantasy about courage, identity, friendship, and the power of choosing your own path.