A mysterious letter. A forbidden magic. A lie that led to war—and two girls who know the truth. Lifelong friends Brenna Malley and Katiel Salzbruck are looking forward to a summer visit, but their plans are ruined when war breaks out between their rival homelands, Bar Kur and A’slenderia. Then, they find a shocking message hidden on the back of a letter, claiming the war started because of a treasonous plot. Determined to end the war before their loved ones die in battle, Brenna and Katiel leave their small-town lives behind and embark on a quest for the truth. Following a trail of letters, Brenna and Katiel learn about the involvement of the ore—a legendary magical substance that can transform into anything. To restore peace to the Continent of Kerafin, they must harness the magic, navigate questionable allies, and survive harrowing ordeals. But as love, secrets, and betrayal complicate the journey, the friends must determine where their true loyalties lie—before it’s too late. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and Divine Rivals, Ink and Ore is the first installment in The Kerafin Chronicles, a character-driven, young adult gaslamp fantasy trilogy.

A deadly tournament. A horrendous secret. An unjust war–and two girls with the power to end it. Weeks have passed since their heroic rescue of the Barkurian royal family, but for Katiel Salzbruck and Brenna Malley, the danger is far from over. Seeking revenge after his betrayal, Katiel tracks down Anton, who shares a shocking revelation that could change everything. He knows the mastermind behind the war and plans to stop him by earning the Drezchy throne in a deadly tournament known as the Conclave—but he needs Katiel to serve as his Court Wielder to win. On the Continent, Brenna’s frustration grows as the newly minted queen refuses to take steps to end the war. When negotiations finally begin and Dakier is stationed at the castle as a translator, Brenna believes things are looking up. But Dakier holds a horrendous secret, one that threatens their budding romance and the world as Brenna knows it. Despite an ocean separating them, Katiel and Brenna will ultimately face the same test—the battle between their hearts and minds as they fight to restore peace to their world.