The Ordeals

The Ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw is a lush, atmospheric romantasy novel centering on an illusionist who competes in a series of deadly trials for a spot at Killmarth, an elite magical academy. This school is outside the control of a powerful figure known as the Collector, offering a chance for freedom. The narrative explores themes of magic, competition, and the struggle for autonomy in a richly imagined world. The book contains 416 pages and blends elements of romance and fantasy to create a compelling story about hope and survival in a dangerous magical society.