Ten candles. One wish. A girl ready to claim her sky.

The chrysalis is gone. The secret is out. Ellie is finally, legally, herself.

But in a small Minnesota town, stepping into the light casts the longest shadows.

At nine years old, Ellie fought to be seen. At ten, she must fight to be heard.

The whispers in the hallway haven't stopped. The boys on the playground have words sharper than stones. And a simple desire to paint a mural becomes a battleground for the heart of her school.

Ellie has her "squad"?Maria, Chloe, and Ben. She has parents who would move mountains. She has a paintbrush and a vision of a world where butterflies don't have to fly alone.

But growing up means realizing that love doesn't fix everything. Sometimes, you have to fix it yourself.

She spent two years building her wings. Now, she has to trust them enough to jump.

The wind is rising. Is Ellie ready to fly?