, Julie C. Dao’s debut novel tracks the increase of Xifeng, a peasant Lady whose wicked aunt has prophesied her increase to greatness. But in order to meet her destiny, Xifeng has to generate some terrible compromises and embrace the dark magic she was born with. shortly, pursuing her map, her heart and an historic fantasy, Isabella discovers th

within a parallel universe in which magic is the inspiration of society, a younger woman named Seraphina finds herself thrust right into a entire world over and above her wildest goals. Unbeknownst to her, she's not only a standard human but a hearth sorceress with amazing powers waiting around for being untapped. "the fireplace Sorceress" chronic