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Synopsis
Being the Merlin of Gallows Gate was supposed to get easier. It hasn’t. My magic has changed, again, and nobody can tell me if that’s a good thing or the kind of thing that gets you quietly erased by the Merlin Group. They’ve put me “under review,” which is bureaucratic language for: We think you’re a walking magical catastrophe. To be fair… they’re not wrong. And then there’s the stranger I can’t shake. He’s appeared out of nowhere, too calm, too curious, and far too invested in what’s happening to my magic. Nothing good ever comes from attention like that. Meanwhile, Eryk’s dragonborne legacy is tightening its claws around him. Dragons don’t like witches. Dragons really don’t like me. And the feeling is mutual. Now the Merlin Group is circling, the dragons are restless, and my magic is doing… whatever the hell it wants. If I can’t get control of any of it, I won’t just lose my license. I might lose the people I care about. Maybe even myself. No pressure. I’ve survived worse. Probably.
Is Witch under Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This urban fantasy features magical conflicts, bureaucratic threats, dragon-witch tensions, and romantic tension with moderate language. Some violence and intensity around losing control of magic powers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include power imbalance, mental manipulation, and anxiety.
Who'll love this
A witch with unpredictable powers navigates magical politics, mysterious strangers, and dragon-related complications while trying to keep her position and the people she cares about safe.