The Ivory Key

The Ivory Key is an epic young adult fantasy novel set in the richly imagined, Indian-inspired kingdom of Ashoka, where magic is a vital, dwindling resource. Following the assassination of their mother, the Maharani, four royal siblings, Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya, are forced to embark on a perilous quest to find the legendary Ivory Key, which promises a new source of magic. Each sibling harbors their own secrets and motivations, from clearing a name to securing freedom or proving loyalty to a rebel cause, making their forced collaboration fraught with tension and intrigue. This debut novel skillfully blends political drama, complex family relationships, and a slow-burning romance, offering a layered narrative perfect for readers aged 12-18 who enjoy character-driven stories and diverse fantasy worlds.

In this epic YA fantasy debut, magic, a prized resource, is the only thing between peace and war. When magic runs out, four estranged royal siblings must find a new source before their country is swallowed by invading forces. The first in an Indian-inspired duology that's perfect for fans of There Will Come a Darkness, The Gilded Wolves, and We Hunt the Flame. Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya may be siblings, but they've never been close or even liked each other that much. Torn apart by the different paths their lives have taken, only one thing can bring them back together: the search for the Ivory Key, a thing of legend that will lead the way to a new source of magic. Magic is Ashoka's biggest export and the only thing standing between them and war with the neighboring kingdoms--as long as their enemies don't find out that the magic mines are nearly depleted. The siblings all have something to gain from finding the Ivory Key, and even more to lose if they don't. For Vira, the Ivory Key is the only way to live up to the legacy of her mother, the beloved former maharani. Ronak plans to get out of his impending political marriage by selling the Ivory Key to the highest bidder. Kaleb has been falsely accused of assassinating the former maharani, and this is the only way to clear his name. And Riya needs to prove her loyalty to the Ravens, the group of rebels that wants to take control away from the maharani and give it to the people. With each sibling harboring secrets and conflicting agendas, figuring out a way to work together may be the most difficult task of all. And in a quest this dangerous, working together is the only way to survive.