Banished for powers she can't control and secrets she doesn't understand, sixteen-year-old Nicoleta Mandragon is left at the gates of Lumea Secretă, a hidden school where magic pulses in the very stones and trust is the rarest currency of all. Alone in a world of ancient rivalries and blooming cherry trees, Nicoleta must navigate new friendships, old enemies, and the haunting legacy of her family's forbidden gifts. As a dangerous outsider threatens to tear the school apart, Nicoleta must decide who she can trust-and whether she'll use her soul-bound magic to save the only home she's ever longed for, or risk losing it forever. Lyrical, heartfelt, and brimming with enchantment, this is a story of belonging, betrayal, and the unbreakable courage it takes to choose love over fear.
*Wattys Winner 2022*
Charles Abbot is finally living the life he has always dreamed of. At only 25, he has managed to turn his unique magical ability of copying memories into a profitable business. However, his comfortable life is shattered when he is tricked by a thief into extracting a dangerous memory. Not only does it reveal that there's a cult murdering children in their city, but by possessing this memory, Charles' life--and the lives of everyone close to him--are now in danger.
Recruiting the help of a gay potion-maker and a ten-year-old lightning-wielding prodigy, Charles must now find that thief and try to put an end to this cult's workings. But it won't be easy. In a world where each magician's power is unique and at times undetectable, it's hard to know who to trust...
Set in a world of magic inspired by 1860s Victorian England, Dangerous Thoughts is full of diverse characters and interesting twists that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns, Clockwork Angel, and Netflix's Stranger Things.
Victorian Fantasy - New Adult - Diverse Characters
~70,000 words
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Originally written for the 2020 Open Novella Contest; now a full-length novel!
Awards:
ONC 2020 Shortlister
Winner in the "Sci-Fi/Fantasy" category for the 2020 Prime Awards
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The Wattys 2022 Winner in Fantasy!
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