A Forbidden Alchemy

Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are only twelve when they’re taken from their mining towns to Belavere City, where children are tested for their magical potential. Those who pass become Artisans—wielders of elemental magic destined to serve the city’s ambitions. For Nina, this is her chance to escape hardship. For Patrick, it’s a prison keeping him from his family. Together they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans aren’t born, they’re chosen. Their discovery sets them on separate paths that will change their lives forever.
Years later, rebellion brews. Nina is now an elite Artisan with rare earth-charming powers, haunted by past losses. Patrick is a rebel leader, determined to bring down Belavere’s rule. When fate reunites them, they must decide if they can trust each other again—or if love, loyalty, and betrayal will shape the future of their world.

Genre: Fantasy / Romantasy

Recommended age: Young Adult (16+) to Adult readers.

Stacey McEwan is an Australian author from the Gold Coast. Before turning to writing full-time, she worked as a teacher for eleven years. She is best known for her fantasy romance novels, including Ledge and The Glacian Trilogy. Stacey is also active on social media, sharing her love of storytelling with readers worldwide. She lives with her husband, two children, and their dog.

This book is second hand in like-new condition with no signs of wear

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