YOUNG ADULT
COMING SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The Raven, the Wolf, and the Rose
When seventeen-year-old parkour champion, Willow McBane, is uprooted from London to a crumbling cottage in Gloucestershire, she expects nothing but loneliness and boredom. But in the whispering forest behind her new home, she meets Raff Dunaid, a secretive boy with the bearing of a prince.
Raff is heir to Emberlyn, a hidden realm powered by elemental currents that also sustain life on Earth. Currents that are now failing. In Emberlyn, they call it the Withering.
When a plan is set to clear the trees of Deepwood—the last place where magic still seeps between realms—Willow reluctantly joins Raff to save the link that keeps both worlds alive. But Raff is concealing a dangerous prophecy, and his wicked brother Faylan is closing in to make sure it comes true.
The Raven, the Wolf, and the Rose [entered as Deepwood] is a captivating story that hooks readers from the start. The plot hums with twists and turns, and though Chidley writes to a young adult audience, this expert novel would entertain all ages.[The] characters come alive on the page, through vividly painted emotions and powerful resolve. The Raven, the Wolf, and the Rose will stun readers with expressive worldbuilding and breathtaking action—Chidley perfectly balances flawless characters with an alluring storyline. A dazzling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat
– The BookLife Prize