When career librarian Kasya accepts a temporary assignment opening a branch library in the remote village of Bramblespell, she sees it as the perfect escape from a failed relationship—and a fast track to a promotion to Library Administration. All she has to do is convince the villagers they want a library before her six-month trial period runs out.
Easy, right?
Instead, Kasya finds herself running a one-room library out of a drafty post office with no funding, no staff, and a grumpy postman for a coworker. Amidst the dust bunnies and missing shelves, Kasya finds unexpected friendships—including with Rima, a capable handywoman hiding a secret past of her own.
Just as Bramblespell starts to feel like a place she could belong, dangerous magic begins creeping out of the surrounding forests and threatening the village. With time running out, Kasya must decide whether Bramblespell is just a stepping stone for her career… or a home worth fighting for.
Out October 1st, 2026!