Astriliana
She thought wild magic meant freedom.
Until a miscast spell ricocheted off an ancient mirror and transformed Henna-a proud, sharp-tongued witch-into an ordinary black cat.
Stranded on the cold cobblestones of a city she doesn't know, Henna is ready to accept the worst. But fate has other plans. She is taken in by Torin, a battle mage of the Academy-a man who believes every witch who practices wild magic is a criminal.
To survive, Henna must play the part of a harmless furry pet, while Torin has to ignore the fact that his new "cat" is far too clever, far too sarcastic, and clearly hiding something.
But when the Academy launches a hunt for wild magic, and a stray curse threatens to destroy them both, the two enemies have no choice but to join forces.
It's a story of reluctant alliances and fake duels, of fleeing through mist-shrouded marshes to find the ancient Bone Witch, and of magic that always demands a price.
Can Henna regain her human form-and her power-when a forbidden feeling begins to grow between her and the battle mage, strong enough to shatter any spell?
And what happens when the price of salvation is a dark seed taking root in the very heart?
Why you'll love this book:
A witty, dynamic duo: A clever, sharp-tongued witch trapped in a cat's body and a by-the-book battle mage make for a partnership full of banter, sparks, and hilarious situations.
Atmosphere and adventure: From underground city tunnels and mysterious alchemy shops to treacherous marshes and abandoned crypts, the story keeps the tension high until the very end.
A deep romantic arc: A story about how trust and sacrifice can transform a forced alliance into something real, powerful, and impossible to ignore.