A prestigious apprenticeship. A set of magical trials. And only one rival—the boy who broke her heart.
“If you love magical coming-of-age tales with strong character arcs, slow-burn romance, and a world that feels like a fairytale come to life, The Futures of Marianne Finch will leave your heart spellbound.”
What you’ll find inside:
💔 ex-childhood best friends to academic rivals to lovers
🧙🏾♂️ eccentric wizard mentor
🐢 lovable magical companion
🪞 enchanting magical trials
quiet village + palace settings
🤝 quirky characters + witty banter
💀 witchy twist
🥀 slow-burn, no-spice romance
Marianne Finch has spent years avoiding Emory Leroux.
Once, they were inseparable. Now, he's the frustrating reminder of the past she's tried to forget.
But when the kingdom's eccentric royal advisor drags them both into a dangerous magical competition for a coveted apprenticeship, avoiding Emory becomes impossible. The trials will test everything: her courage, her beliefs, and the carefully constructed life she's built with her mother in their quiet village.
Worse? The boy who broke her heart might be the only person who truly understands what she stands to lose—or what she's been too afraid to reach for.
A cozy YA fantasy adventure for readers who love slow-burn romance, magical coming-of-age tales, and fairytale worlds that feel like home. Perfect for fans of The Spellshop and Once Upon a Broken Heart.
The Sword in the Stone meets A Discovery of Witches in this romantic, whimsical YA fantasy adventure.