Growing up in a land that forbids magic and executes anyone who practices the taboo craft, Hali finds herself thrust into a world that she only read about in the books at the Forbidden Library. She ends up going on a magical journey with her best friend Kai, and ends up befriending an unexpected stranger along the way. She hopes he's the person who can teach her about magic and the wonderful world past the Wall. Unlikely foes, unforeseen secrets, and unexpected adventures are exactly what Hali has always wanted in her life, and she's about to go on a whirlwind of a journey.

**ON HOLD**Waking up in a secret room with a bunch of other kids she didn't know was not Casey's favorite thing to do. Then, being told she had to lead them into battle against some unseen force was even worse. She has already been betrayed in the past. Will she forgive and forget and move on or has she already given up hope? Will she let herself fall in love again? Will she lead the other candidates to victory or to their doom? Will she save the world? Read to find out...

"I came here for one reason and one reason alone. To kill the king and take his kingdom for my own. " ------ Vreca has one mantra. Control. Over other countries, over food and its people. But especially over women. In a world where women are deemed useless by its own king, our main character sets out on a journey to change the world. For better or for worse. (COMPLETED)

The heartstones are what give life to all magic for each nation in La-Maj. Rumors are that unwanted evil is seeking all that power for themselves. A race to collect them all before they get into the wrong hands is an adventure that a band of mismatched individuals will have to face. A revered royal guard needing to protect those he cares about. An outcast with dreams who is just trying to survive. A noble with secrets and a thirst for power. A broken thrill-seeker who has a way with sharp objects. An orphaned thief trying to find his way. A curious scholar seeking acceptance by those she loves. In order to save all that they care about and to save millions of innocent lives, they must first risk their own. The stakes are high and unpredictable. Together, they must learn to work together and decide who to trust on a journey through an unknown land. NOTE: **** This is Langdon's journey (Halie's brother). This story crosses over with Remnants of the Crown, but can be read as a standalone ***