Shadows of Perl, House of Marionne Book 2 BY J. Elle

In this dark and enchanting sequel to House of Marionne, forbidden magic and devastating secrets intertwine in a high-stakes struggle for power and love. After the explosive Rite of Induction shattered the magical world and claimed her family and love, Quell Marionne finds refuge in House of Perl, where she is finally celebrated. However, peace is fleeting as she uncovers hidden dangers and embarks on a perilous quest to find her missing mother, only to confront deeper shadows lurking in every House.

Jordan Wexton, second-in-command of the Dragun brotherhood, is tasked with safeguarding the Sphere, the very source of magic. The greatest threat to the Sphere is Quell herself, the girl he once loved before she embraced the forbidden toushana. As the Sphere begins to fracture and war looms among the Houses, Jordan faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: to protect the world he swore to defend, must he destroy the one he still loves?

Caught between competing ambitions and loyalties, Quell and Jordan's paths collide in a dramatic confrontation where the fate of magic and their fractured hearts hang in the balance. Their choices will determine not just their futures, but the very fabric of their world.