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For centuries, humanity has thrived on vital energy crystals, mined near the expelled dragons' caverns. Now, as the stones inexplicably fade in power, Avar faces a looming energy crisis. Desperate villagers are turning to the ancient, lush forests, where the otherworldly Bluewood tree is hidden, for fuel. Tevia Heartwood, an amdalan and musician whose empathic ability has been fractured by a devastating personal betrayal, senses that the solution to the dwindling crystals lies in a forbidden hope: bringing back Avar’s banished, Flow-wielding dragons. 

 

To become their ambassador, Tevia must master her unique ability to draw on the Flow beneath the forest and weave complex songspells. She trains under the steadfast guidance of Annados—a wise but troubled elder songmage whose caring support belies a heavy secret—and with the unwavering support of her fiercely loyal brother, Wyon. But as Tevia struggles to cast songspells, new dragon sightings raise grave concerns: will the winged beings exact retribution for their lost homeland?

 

Driven to reveal the truth of the dragons' exile, Tevia and Annados discover the hidden meaning behind a subtle, ancient melody from Dragons Peak, only to later be confronted with a devastating plot: an old enemy of Annados has resurfaced and is preparing an all-encompassing revenge not only on the songmages, but on the foundations of the country.

 

With the prestigious Song Trials in the Citie of Towers only weeks away, Tevia and Wyon journey toward her dream of earning a coveted spot at Hearthsong. To succeed, she must confront her deep-seated doubts, perfect her amdalic abilities, and harmonize humanity’s fear of the returning dragons. She is the only one who can bring the legendary Sky Dancers home before mistrust and misunderstanding cause disorder to erupt—and before Avar’s heat and light crystals turn to dull, cold stone.

 

Song of the Mage is an immersive ECO-EPIC with a touch of cozy, featuring a unique, musically driven magic system, original verses, and a vivid sensory landscape. Defined by a deep mage-mentor bond, moving sibling dynamics, and the forgotten songs of the elusive dragons, this book is perfect for fans of the emotional endurance in Juliet Marillier’s Sevenwaters and the majestic companion bonds of Naomi Novik’s Temeraire.