Publication Date: February 24, 2026
An ancient manuscript. A broken girl.
After her father’s death, sixteen-year-old Grey reluctantly follows her mother and twin brother to Sleepy Key for the summer. There, she is inexplicably drawn into the shadowed woods, where an ancient manuscript, The Book of Eternity, falls from above. When she touches it, she awakens an ages-old curse and ignites a fight for her soul between two rival factions of powerful angels: The Surge, who uphold order, and The Fallen, who wreak havoc.
As Grey struggles to navigate this hidden world, she is irresistibly drawn to Zale, the dark leader of The Fallen. Zale is cursed, and only Grey has the power to set him free. Caught between heaven and hell, Grey discovers she is more than just a pawn.
Can a shy, shattered girl save herself, Zale, and the love growing between them before she loses everything?
For fans of These Hollow Vows and The Inheritance Games comes a new YA fantasy with a dash of paranormal romance.
Sixteen-year-old Grey touches a magical book, triggering a curse that upends her quiet life.
Author Jacqueline Pennewill introduces the first installment in a fantasy series with The Book of Eternity. Because of the ease of readability, young adult readers will especially enjoy the story.
At the center of the story is a battle between two factions of angels for Grey’s soul. The author effectively builds Grey’s character as being introverted, particularly when compared to her twin brother. The loss of her father weighs heavily on her, which makes the move to Sleepy Key an opportunity for a fresh start.
As The Surge and The Fallen are locked in a hidden war, it is Zale who captures Grey’s attention. For readers who enjoy fantasy stories with an immortality theme, the cliffhanger will provide an incentive to stick around for more.
The Book of Eternity features an ancient manuscript, a curse and a teen caught in the crossfire.
When Jacqueline was little, her parents gave her the nickname “Happy Wanderer” because as soon as she began walking, she frequently and happily wandered off by herself. That became a problem for her parents-but not for Jacqueline. In fact, she’s still happiest when she’s wandering, especially in her imagination. She flies with angels, swims with dolphins, and rides dragons through magical forests, with her puppy, Shadow, a black Shi Tzu, at her side. Jacqueline is forever grateful that her parents encouraged her imagination. She attended the School of Visual Arts and has a background in writing and filmmaking. Her screenplay, “And Then She Was Gone,” was made into an award-winning short film. She also played Lillian on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire where she won a SAG Award for Best Ensemble Cast.
