Witches of Astria

No one has ever escaped from Mistfell Prison. Until now.Nova Astor is looking forward to a summer spent with friends and family, both at her family's seaside cottage and in Astria's capital city, Arkwood. But she and her sister, Raelyn, both witches gifted with earthly magic like the rest of their family, only make it through one day at the vacation cottage before all their plans are upended.Alleged mass-murderer, Kael Blackmore-a witch with raw power-escaped from Mistfell Prison, and Nova soon learns her father is the reason he was sent to the impenetrable prison in the first place. Now Blackmore wants revenge.For their protection, Nova and Raelyn are forced into lock-down in their flat with two warrior elves, Fynn and Esta, as bodyguards. Tempers flare and personalities clash, until Nova unearths a secret-one that calls into question everything she's ever believed about herself.When she decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery, she's bound for a gauntlet of challenges as she forges unlikely alliances, reveals buried truths, and stumbles into new love.All while she endeavors to do whatever it takes to ensure her family's safety. When not dreaming up new fantasy worlds or teaching her toddlers how to recognize her favorite bookish characters, Meredith can be found curled up with a book or planning adventures with her husband. Though a chemical engineer by day, she's been writing stories for as long as she can remember, most notably finishing her first novel (which will never be published) at the age of 12. After growing up in Virginia, she now lives outside of Philadelphia. Find her on Instagram @meredithkasianauthor to learn more about upcoming releases and to join her newsletter!

Her truth. His quest. Together they must fight. Reeling from the aftermath of the painful revelations in the lab, Nova returns to Aerdmure still trying to digest the irreversible changes made to life as she knew it. She continues her training while yearning for Fynn's return. Only then can they work toward justice, toward righting years of wrongs...But Fynn finds himself trapped in Arkwood by a force more powerful than any of them could imagine. Word of this outlawed dark magic reaches Aerdmure, and the hunt begins to learn how to extinguish it. But with all texts about dark magic buried in the past, the question becomes...how? And perhaps more precisely...who?Unsure of who they can trust and desperate to find their way back to each other as the mysterious dark force grows stronger and more destructive, Nova and Fynn must uncover one final truth if they want any chance of a future together, and a future for all of Astria. When not dreaming up new fantasy worlds or teaching her toddlers how to recognize her favorite bookish characters, Meredith can be found curled up with a book or planning adventures with her husband. Though a chemical engineer by day, she's been writing stories for as long as she can remember, most notably finishing her first novel (which will never be published) at the age of 12. After growing up in Virginia, she now lives outside of Philadelphia. Find her on Instagram @meredithkasianauthor to learn more about upcoming releases and to join her newsletter!