Will Parker has been in and out of foster homes since he was 14 months old. Failed placement after failed placement has left him abused, scarred, and closed off. Then, he finds himself staying in a small beach town in Long Island, New York, where he meets Noah Smith. Noah has it good. He's smart, popular, and a talented actor. Will is bitter and jealous of the life Noah has, and the two don't get along. But soon, things start to change. Is Noah the one who can break down Will's barriers and teach him to trust again? *this book contains some mature language, drug use, and themes of abuse/trauma. please use discretion*

When powerful witch Marithyda Skyelorn becomes a participant of the Royal Exposition, the last thing she expects is to fall in love with the Prince--or to be the cause of his death. ***** Every year, the kingdom of Karvoth hosts the Royal Exposition: a corrupt carnival where a race of citizens who possess powerful magic, known as the Touched, are exploited for the enjoyment of nobles. But when Marithyda Skyelorn's grand performance ends in tragedy and pits her against the deranged King, she must make the impossible choice between remaining in exile and participating again in the dangerous competition that ruined her life--to end it once and for all. (Book One of the Skyelorn Chronicles trilogy) [[2020 Watty's winner, Fantasy]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: Some scenes contain violence that may upset sensitive readers [[Word Count: 50,000-60,000]]

lo·cu·tion ləˈkyo͞oSH(ə)n/ (n.) " a particular form of expression;" 《 a collection of poems and prose. 》 highest rank - #7 in Poetry ♡ #3 in Prose ♡