COVER REVEAL - 'A Study of Shattered Spells' by Josiah DeGraaf
I have an awesome new book rec for you all. This novel has all the dark academia vibes you could ask for, an epic and original magic system, and (it get's even better) it has clean content. *round of applause* I'm super excited to join in the #coverreveal for A Study of Shattered Spells by Josiah DeGraff! It comes out February 2025, so keep scrolling to see its beautiful cover...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Josiah DeGraaf is a literature nerd who loves epic fantasy stories with imaginative worlds and authentic characters. He loves crafting fantastical stories about characters who face the same dilemmas we do when we try to do the right thing. He works as the program director of The Young Writer’s Workshop, the marketing director of Story Embers, and also as a staff writer for Lorehaven. Outside of work and writing, he enjoys engaging in lively intellectual discussions, playing board games, hiking to gorgeous overlooks, and hanging out with his eight younger siblings. He lives in a small river town just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Students don’t know what really happens at a magic school…
Chintor Academy is celebrated as the place where the best music mages are forged. But beneath the surface, bullies rule with cruelty, teachers scheme against each other, and the student destined to save their nation is far from ready.
Kalina didn’t know what she was getting into when she agreed to teach at Chintor. Now, as a first-year teacher, she’s tasked with finishing the training of this prophesied violinist. Their nation’s sworn enemies are nearing victory, and she has mere months to prepare him before their country collapses.
When Kalina uncovers the abuse of a vulnerable student, she’s thrust into a dangerous dilemma. Exposing the school’s underbelly means she’ll be fired and unable to prepare their hero. Keeping quiet means her students will suffer.
The fate of the nation—and her soul—hangs in the balance.
✨ THIS NOVEL FEATURES ✨
A magic school teacher who can’t do magic herself
Behind-the-scenes schemes amongst the teachers
A music-based magic system
Dark academia vibes without the R-rated content
Think Dead Poets Society meets A Deadly Education
READY TO SEE THE COVER?
Here she is!
Ahhhh. So cool, right? *star eyes* I can immediately tell that this is one of those covers that has a lot of depth and meaning that will make sense after reading the book. I love it when books do that. I can't wait to read this when it comes out in 2025!
If you'd like to learn more about A Study of Shattered Spells and be the first to know when releases, you can follow and stay updated the book on KickStarter:
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Early access to the book before it releases
The ability to fund more interior illustrations for the book and bring Chintor Academy to life
Exclusive updates, bonuses, and backer-only perks
The ability to purchase the exclusive special edition hardcover
Support the work of an indie Christian author
LET'S TALK
What do you think of the cover? Do you love dark academia? Do you ever get frustrated trying to find good YA books that are also clean? (No? Just me? Okay.) Doesn't the magic system sound awesome?!
Can't wait for this one! I LOVE that it's music-based magic, and the fact there's a violin on the cover makes me so happy.