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Of Books and Mages
Young adult fantasy romance
Of Books and Mages
Book 6 of the The Spoken Mage series
Commonborn Aria has always dreamed of a future that includes written words, even though literacy and magical writing have traditionally belonged to the mageborn. She plans to earn that future by becoming one of the fortunate commonborn chosen to be sealed, until rescuing the charming mage Zak opens possibilities she had never considered. Social barriers still make a relationship between them seem impossible, despite the changes sweeping through Ardann. When a killer begins targeting commonborns, Aria’s struggle over books, status, and love becomes entangled with a danger that could cost far more than her hoped-for future.
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Fantasy peril and violence, threats to kingdoms and families, and mild romantic content, including kissing
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Cerulean Lemonade
A mellow tea pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
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- Combine butterfly pea tea, honey syrup, and water over ice. Add lemon juice last to shift the color, then stir.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Elderflower Gin Spritz
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A crisp botanical pour suits a little enchantment and an escape from the everyday.
What you'll need
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3 oz club soda ↗
- Ice
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- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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