The Whispering Forests. Realmbound, #4

The Whispering ForestsThe trees have ears, the roots have memories, and every shadow in the Whispering Forests hides a beautiful, poisonous lie. Fresh from their battle with the Leviathan, Kael and his companions seek sanctuary beneath the forest canopy, only to find a realm where nature itself is a deceptive and hungry predator. Here, Kael, already grappling with the dark whispers of the artifact he carries, finds his will tested by a siren song of absolute power offered by the forest's wounded heart.
To survive, the group must navigate a labyrinth of illusions where trusted allies can vanish and their own deepest fears are made manifest. But the greatest danger may not be the forest's curse, but the temptation it offers Kael-a chance to remake himself in its image, forcing a choice that could shatter their fellowship and burn their world to the ground long before they ever see the fire of the Djinn.