Beyond the beanstalk lies a world of monsters, magic, and impossible choices.
Jack Brenwin has one unbreakable rule: when he rises to the top of Westhaven Academy, it will be entirely without magic.
But when a mysterious alchemist offers him the chance to learn the secrets of goblin engineering straight from the source, Jack’s resolve begins to crack—even if getting there will require more magic than most people see in a lifetime. Worse, he must ally himself with Silas, a mage prodigy who embodies everything Jack despises: rich, royal, and magical.
At the top of the beanstalk lies a world of elves, goblins, giants, and fae, where nothing is as Jack was taught. The goblins are not the monsters of childhood tales, and the most dangerous creatures of all wear beautiful faces. When Jack and Silas uncover the true purpose of their mission, Jack must choose between protecting the future he has worked for and risking everything to become the hero he never meant to be.
With Silas’s faith in destiny, the friendship of a golden goose, and the steadfast kindness of a goblin girl, Jack must decide whether ambition matters more than courage.
For readers who love fairy-tale retellings, unlikely friendships, and fantasy adventures with clean romance.
