The Cosmic Dryad Series

Botanical Mischief

Self-confessed hermit. Plant lover. And enthusiastic introvert, Pityrodia Augustensis, Gus, for short, knows three things. People, no matter their species—human, Haldeel, or Tuann—are confusing. She has forty three siblings and every single one is as baffling as they are violent. And lastly, the dead man lying on her doorstep is going to upend her hard…

Self-confessed hermit. Plant lover. And enthusiastic introvert, Pityrodia Augustensis, Gus, for short, knows three things. People, no matter their species—human, Haldeel, or Tuann—are confusing. She has forty three siblings and every single one is as baffling as they are violent. And lastly, the dead man lying on her doorstep is going to upend her hard earned peace and quiet.

When that dead man turns out to be very much alive and not dead at all, Gus finds herself drawn into a scheme with galactic implications. Pursued from one end of the space station, Titan, to the next, Gus is forced to abandon the comfort of her sanctuary in hopes of uncovering the mastermind of a plot that threatens her peaceful existence. The consequences should she fail are being named the scape goat for someone else’s crimes—and, well, death.

No pressure then. Just another day on Titan. Haven to pirate clans and criminal enterprises alike.

This novel is set in the same universe as the Firebird Chronicles. For maximum enjoyment, you may want to read that first.

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“As always, T.A. White provides lots of fun and unexpected intrigue in her books. I have all of her books, and the Firebird series is my favorite. Gus, the main character in this book, is also a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to reading more about her.

ReadsALot
“as always, i found myself fully immersed in this world! it was such an interesting read, especially being able to get a different perspective than we’re used to. the change of pace was great and i enjoyed learning new bits of information about the world, as well as a little more insight into the 43. cannot wait for the next instalment in this world!“

Jaimee
“Botanical Mischief was an absolute delight. Being back in the Firebird world felt like slipping into a favorite jacket, familiar in all the right ways yet full of new surprises. T. A. White has a gift for building worlds that feel alive, and this novella is no exception. The characters, the magic, the sharp humor — it all clicked into place and reminded me why I never hesitate to pick up anything she writes. Was it perfect? Not entirely. But it didn’t need to be. The story had me fully engaged from start to finish, eager to see how the threads would twist and where the mischief would lead. It’s the kind of read that leaves you smiling at the end and already hungry for the next chapter in this universe. If T. A. White writes it, I will read it. And after this one, I truly can’t wait to see where she takes the Firebird world next”

Sailon
“What can I say, any story set in the firebird universe is a fun read”

Terri Stahl
“When the serialised release of this story stopped as it was close to the release date, I never imagined the twists within the complete story. Wow. I am a big fan of the Firebird Chronicles and this short story is a delight. It explains, it opens up new possibilities and it introduces more of forty three. I eagerly await further releases in this world.”

Sharon