Bookworm Books in Order

Library worker Elaine accidentally gains the entire Great Library's knowledge, including forbidden magic. Her limited magical power remains unchanged, but her new understanding makes her more capable and places her in danger from those who discover her secret.

Elaine’s hope of returning quietly to her books is disrupted by a magician whose power challenges established rules. Johan, dismissed by his family as powerless, discovers hidden abilities after a disastrous protest and sees a chance to pursue long-denied ambitions.

Elaine, Johan and their allies race toward the Witch-King’s hiding place while a new emperor’s armies pursue them. Ancient monsters and spells threaten their journey, and Elaine’s magical knowledge may be the only defense against an ascension that could destroy the world.

Elaine and her friends seek the Witch-King as a new emperor imposes martial law on a damaged Golden City. With influential houses submitting to his authority and an army gathering, they must stop political collapse from becoming an all-out war.