The Archmage (Mages of Might, #1)

Strength is noticed, strength is feared, strength is punished. When Illusionist Tsillah‘s mother falls gravely ill, she‘ll do anything to save her—even if it means deceiving a powerful archmage. Desperate to find a healer, Tsillah pretends to be an elementalist to secure an apprenticeship. But her lies quickly unravel when her archmage reveals his true intentions: he wants her to compete in the Mage Combat Circuits, a high stakes tournament for the best of the best mages. With no choice but to keep going, Tsillah secretly trains herself to wield fire, risking everything to become a dual wielder—a practice punishable by death. But as she ties herself tighter into her own deceptions, she discovers that her archmage and his brooding apprentice are hiding secrets of their own. Secrets that could see them all dead. Though her only intention was to secure her family‘s future, Tsillah unexpectedly finds herself falling for a wanted man. A forbidden romance for many reasons, it undoubtedly stirs feelings she never anticipated, ones she isn‘t sure he would even reciprocate. The Archmage is a spellbinding start to the Mages of Might series, perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, high-stakes tournaments, and a heroine who will stop at nothing to protect those she loves. Immerse yourself in a world where magic is as treacherous as it is beautiful, where found family and heart-pounding tension keep you turning the pages. With minimal violence, positive relationships, and a cosy, enchanting setting, this romantic fantasy will leave you yearning for more.