The Alchemy Before the Dawn (paperback)

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A forbidden magic, a deadly rebellion, and a love that could ruin it all.

Sage is an Aubade, a scholar with little magic but a brilliant mind, secretly working with her friend Dervla to democratize magic — a dangerous pursuit in a kingdom ruled by the calculating King Cado. When a violent explosion destroys her workplace, Sage is forced to flee to the royal palace, navigating court intrigue while avoiding a deadly rebellion determined to exploit her discoveries.

Assigned her enigmatic protector, Captain Eskar Devath, Sage clashes with him at every turn, but their constant banter hides an undeniable attraction. On a perilous quest for a rare mineral crucial to her research, Sage must outwit friends and foes alike, confront shocking betrayals, and make impossible choices that could determine the fate of her people, her kingdom, and the man she's falling for.