M.L. Wang

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever in this “provocative stand-alone novel [that] deftly incorporates elements of science and philosophy into dark academia” ( The Washington Post ), from the author of The Sword of Kaigen . “Bears comparison to groundbreaking works by Ursula K Le Guin . . . the best fantasy novel of the year”— The Guardian Features gold and red foil on the jacket, a full-color endpaper map, and an interior illustration of an in-world magical item! AN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry. When Sciona finally passes the qualifying…