Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy went into hiding after her father was accused of crimes that led to the death of an entire world and the people who lived there. After years of living under assumed names and moving from town to town, Maeve finds a letter that draws her back to the scriptorium where her father once taught the craft that he loved. Posing as an apprentice, she begins to quietly investigate what really happened with the help of her handsome mentor and her new roommate. As Maeve grows closer to the truth of what happened that day, someone begins sending threatening, violent letters vowing to uncover her identity if she refuses to leave. With fascinating worlds built and connected by words, a slow burn romance, and a bit of mystery, it’s hard to go wrong.
Try it if you liked: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, or A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab.
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