Ceony Twill should be preparing for her final magician’s exam, the last step before she can claim her place as a Folder. But she’s hiding a dangerous secret. She’s learned to wield more than just paper magic, a feat believed impossible.
Sent to another magician for testing, Ceony finds herself under the scrutiny of a man who despises her mentor, Emery Thane, and by extension, her. Then news breaks: a murderous foe from her past has escaped. This time, the hunt leads across England, with Ceony in pursuit.
But her enemy commands a magic she cannot, one that threatens everyone she loves. To survive, Ceony must gamble everything, her secrets, her skills, even her heart.
Some lessons can’t wait for exams.
