"As I wrote Ava's journey, I was struck by the parallels between her struggles and our own. Like Ava, we've all faced darkness and oppression in some form. But Ava's story shows us that even in the bleakest of times, there is always hope. Elijah's guidance and Ava's own inner strength serve as a powerful reminder that we too can rise above our circumstances and become the heroes of our own stories. Ava's phoenix-like transformation is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and rebirth."