First published 2024
Blacksmith Prosper toils in isolation, pouring his grief into blades. But when a mage's apprentice seeks a sword to slay a tyrannical lord, Prosper is drawn into a dangerous game of court politics. As he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom, Prosper must choose: hide behind his anvil or wield the power of the metal he commands.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, fantasy-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
576 pages · Paperback · Bloomsbury YA