The Girl with No Magic
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Author: Rajarshi Singh
The Girl with no Magic is a young adult adventure fantasy story set in a mystical world where magic is the norm, and Orla, the girl with no magic, is the odd one out. She goes through epic adventures, and realizes her powers through a bizarre turn of events. She escapes a lair of peril where a rickety old man, Pinto, lives. Having learnt tricks from the reluctant old mentor, Orla must face many dangers, and battle mages, dragons and the ruler of the empire.
In this adventurous journey, she finds herself discovering astounding truths, about herself, her love interest, Prince Erbium, and the empire’s ruler. Slowly, but surely, she evolves from a girl to a young adult, learning to be generous, kind, and surefooted in her quest for justice.
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