A Clockwork Flower

A Clockwork Flower: Aries Adventure is a young adult fantasy novel that follows the adventures of Aries "Ari" D'Angelo Lacroix, a young boy from Manhattan who struggles with A.D.H.D. When he discovers a magical clockwork flower in Central Park. This discovery transports him to Underhill, a fantastical subterranean world filled with mythical creatures and magic.

Ari learns that he is a guardian destined to save Underhill from a sinister force that now threatens this realm. Enslaving many of Underhill's Inhabitants using a magical clockwork bangle. Alongside a diverse group of friends, including a pixie named Aluwyn, an imp named Grip, and a peryton named Alden, Ari embarks on a quest to gather the seven clockworks, each with unique powers, to defeat the malevolent influence and free Underhill.

The story is filled with action, magic, and camaraderie as the group faces various challenges, including battles with mythical creatures and navigating complex relationships. The novel concludes with a hint of future adventures With Ari and his unconventional band of heroes. The book is a blend of fantasy, adventure, and coming-of-age themes, with a strong emphasis on friendship, bravery, and self-discovery.