Something Close to Magic

In Basil's Bakery, seventeen-year-old Aurelie juggles the demands of her apprenticeship while craving stability in her life. Her routine is disrupted when a stranger, a bounty hunter named Iliana, hands her a set of rare Seeking stones and enlists her help in rescuing a mysterious captive from the treacherous Underwood. As Aurelie embarks on an unexpected adventure to save the charmingly unfortunate Prince Hapless, she faces challenges involving magic, ancient creatures, and burgeoning feelings that force her to reconsider her future between loyalty to her job and the pull of her heart.