A Forsaken Prophecy (The Artisan Trilogy, #2)

“Secrets are the stones that weigh down the soul.”

Daws and Eliya face a heavy burden of secrets. Protecting someone often feels like a slow betrayal. You eventually realize that silence is its own kind of weapon.

The bond between sisters is tested by magic and duty. Caleza and Eliya show how much you can lose to keep a family whole. It hurts to watch them drift apart.

“Every gift has its price, and every price is paid in blood.”

Power in this world comes with a literal physical cost. Every bit of magic feels like a trade. It makes you wonder what parts of yourself are worth giving up.

Daws is constantly fighting against the prophecy written for him. He tries so hard to be more than a pawn. It shows how exhausting it is to outrun your fate.