by Elise Kova
Pitted against the best sorcerers in the Empire, Eira fights to be one of four champions. Excelling in the trials has its rewards. She’s invited to the royal court with the “Prince of the Tower,” discovers her rare talent for forbidden magic, and at midnight, Eira meets with a handsome elfin ambassador.
But, Eira soon learns, no reward is without risk. As she comes into the spotlight, so too do the skeletons of a past she hadn’t even realized was haunting her.
Eira went into the trials ready for a fight. Ready to win. She wasn’t ready for what it would cost her. No one expected the candidates might not make it out with their lives.
This is the first book in a young adult, epic fantasy that’s a tale of competition, coming of age, distant lands, elemental magic, and romance. It’s perfect for fans of The Legend of Korra, Truthwitch, and A Sorcery of Thorns.
THE ALCHEMISTS OF LOOM
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Her vengeance. His vision.
Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer-turned-thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors.
Cvareh would do anything to see his sister usurp the Dragon King and sit on the throne. His family’s house has endured the shame of being the lowest rung in the Dragons’ society for far too long. The Alchemist Guild, down on Loom, may just hold the key to putting his kin in power, if Cvareh can get to them before the Dragon King’s assassins.
When Ari stumbles upon a wounded Cvareh, she sees an opportunity to slaughter an enemy and make a profit off his corpse. But the Dragon sees an opportunity to navigate Loom with the best person to get him where he wants to go.
He offers her the one thing Ari can’t refuse: A wish of her greatest desire, if she brings him to the Alchemists of Loom.
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Acknowledgments
Amy Braun—without you picking apart this manuscript it wouldn’t be anywhere near what it is now. Thank you so, so much for working with me, for being patient with me, and for nitpicking everything. I can’t tell you how appreciated you are.
Miranda Honfleur—you helped me so much on getting my first few chapters right and (let’s face it) that’s one of the most important parts of a manuscript. I appreciate your critique and hope we can work together in the future.
Alisha Klapheke—even when you had so much going on, you took the time to help me and, for that, I’m eternally grateful. Thank you for helping this book put its best foot forward.
Melissa Wright—just so you know, I still don’t regret you pushing me to get critique partners. As you can see above... it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Also, sorry my feedback for you took so long. You can blame this book.
Danielle Jensen—fantasy romance queen, I can never say thank you enough for how amazing you are. You inspire me. You let me vent. You’re incredible and I’m so very lucky to be your friend. Here’s to many more years as friends and many more books!
Marcela Medeiros—I so enjoyed working with you on this project. Thank you for your patience and hard work in bringing my characters to life. The cover is more incredible than I could’ve dreamed.
Kate Anderson—your enthusiasm is always so motivating. Thank you for cheering me on and for giving this book a look at when it was in its early stages. I so appreciate your feedback.
Rebecca Heyman—thank you for encouraging me to trim the first act of this story dramatically. It certainly needed the haircut.
Melissa Frain—this might be the first manuscript we worked together on, but here’s to many, many more in our future.
The Man—your love is my muse. Here’s to our own love story now and over the years to come.
My Dear Tower Guard—thank you all for your help every step of the way. I can’t tell you how much it means to me to have you all on my journey.
The turtles—thank you, ladies, for keeping me motivated, for being so supportive, and for having an entire channel dedicated to wine. I needed all of that this year.
Every Instagrammer, Facebook Expert, Twitter Maven, Blogger, and other influencer who helped spread the word—you all are the champions of the book world. I am so lucky to have worked with each and every one of you for the release and promotion of A Deal with the Elf King. Words cannot express my gratitude.
About the Author: Elise Kova
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In her past lives, she has graduated from an MBA program, lived in Japan for a bit, and worked for a Fortune 500 technology company. However, she finds herself much happier in her current reincarnation as full-time author. When not writing, she can usually be found playing video games, drawing, watching anime, or talking with readers on social media. She’s happy to call Saint Petersburg, Florida, her home, but is always looking forward to her next trip.
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