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The Praenato Legacy by Jason Callan
Gilda Overlevende is tormented by her own wings-a dangerous gift she was born with that nearly destroyed her family once before. After their secret was exposed and they barely escaped a violent confrontation, the Overlevende family starts anew in Pacifica, California. But even in this quiet coastal town, Gilda’s struggle to suppress her supernatural urges threatens to unravel everything.As school begins, Caroline, Gilda’s daring twin sister, finds herself emersed in high school drama, involving rival cheerleaders Crystal Mandellini and Penny Worthington, while making new friendships with Kendall Malstrum, an aspiring TV star, and Alex Dolan, the boy who captures her heart. Meanwhile, Gilda, caught between her desire to fit in and her explosive secret, wrestles with the temptation to reveal herself to gain popularity and social media stardom.Their parents, Kevin and Carmen, desperate to help Gilda control her dangerous impulses, enlist the help of enigmatic Uncle Oliver. He shares ancient family lore from a mystical book passed down for generations, revealing their ancestors-the Praenato-and the menacing Biblical beasts-Ziz, Leviathan, and Behemoth-that hunt their kind.Despite her family’s warnings, Gilda’s yearning for freedom drives her to the skies. However, her secret is exposed when Kendall films Gilda during a late-night flight, resulting in Kendall grappling with a career-defining decision. Torn between loyalty to her new friend Caroline and the lure of fame, Kendall ultimately releases the footage and Gilda’s identity along with it, thrusting the Overlevende family back into peril.After both Caroline and Gilda rebel against running away, Gilda escapes from the family and flies to join Kendall Malstrum for a live broadcast interview at the Pacifica Pier that culminates in a chaotic scene of destruction and loss. The story reaches a shocking climax with a hospital room visit that holds the key to Gilda’s-and her family’s-future.
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