Forbidden City

The first part of an epic teenage fantasy series about choice, growing up, and magic, where ancient gods, dangerous rituals, and school life intertwine in an exciting adventure. For fans of Natalia Shcherba and Rick Riordan!

Twelve-year-old Vlad has always felt that he is different from everyone else. His unusual turquoise eyes and strange visions of the creation of the world instill fear in the villagers. When his friend goes missing in the forest without a trace, and Vlad cannot remember anything, suspicion falls on him. But the real nightmare begins on his birthday: a crowd, driven mad with fear, accuses him of witchcraft and disasters. Fleeing for his life, Vlad answers the call of the mysterious witch Freya and ends up in Malefisterium — a floating city of mages hidden behind an eternal storm in the skies. At the academy of magical arts, he faces dangerous trials, betrayal, and encounters with ghosts from the past. Will Vlad be able to unravel the mystery of his friend's disappearance, gain power, and stop those who thirst to destroy his new world?

The book is a unique mix of different genres: from fantasy to mysticism and detective with a pinch of humor and romance.