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

In the darkly enchanting sequel to House of Marionne, the stakes are higher than ever. Quell Marionne’s explosive final Rite of Induction has reverberated through the magical world, exposing buried secrets and unleashing her formidable powers. The cost has been immense: her family, her love, and the safety she once knew. Now, at House of Perl, Quell finds herself welcomed for the first time. Yet, beneath the surface of this new sanctuary, ominous secrets threaten her quest to locate her missing mother and unravel the darkness lurking in every corner.

Meanwhile, Jordan Wexton, the stoic second-in-command of the Dragun brotherhood, faces a monumental challenge. Tasked with protecting the Sphere—the very source of all magic—Jordan is torn between his duty and his past. The Sphere’s greatest threat is none other than Quell, the woman he once loved and who now wields the outlawed toushana. As the Sphere begins to fracture and war looms among the magical Houses, Jordan must confront a heart-wrenching choice: sacrifice his own heart to save the world or watch everything he holds dear crumble.

In this gripping tale of forbidden magic, tragic love, and complex loyalties, Quell and Jordan must navigate a treacherous path where their futures—and the fate of magic itself—hang in the balance. Will they overcome their fractured pasts and conflicting ambitions, or will their choices lead to their ultimate downfall?❤️📚❤️