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Unbound (Unbound, Book 1) ~Formerly Casting Power~

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Reads 180,960
Votes 10,434
Parts 68
Time 9h 39m

Noreena has always feared her magic. It's not just a gift; it's a curse waiting to consume her. Bound tightly by her mother's decree, she has kept her powers locked away, convinced that unleashing them would only bring ruin. But the binding isn't forever, and with her high school graduation looming, so too is the day that she loses control.

Desperate for answers, Nora throws herself into uncovering a way to sever the bond between her magic and herself. Her obsession blinds her to the growing tensions around her, and when tragedy strikes, the world she knows crumbles in an instant.

Forced into a hidden society where magic defines everything-rank, worth, and survival-Nora is thrust into a battle to preserve the normal life she's always wanted. Yet in a place where secrets are currency, Nora's is the most dangerous of all. Her powers are a force no one has ever encountered, an enigma even she doesn't fully understand. The more she hides them, the more they threaten to erupt.

And when the truth about her powers begins to surface, one thing becomes clear: Nora might be the most powerful being this world has ever seen. But power this immense comes with a price, and if she's not careful, it might cost her everything.

Can Nora find a way to tame the magic within before it destroys her-and the people she cares about most?

Step into a world of intrigue and danger, where magic isn't just a gift-it's a battle for survival.

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Revealed (Unbound, Book 5)

Free from the clutches of Devland's control, Nora is finally stepping into her own power. With her magic unleashed, the Larkin family's grip broken, and the injustices done to Maible restored, she is ready to uncover the truth behind her mother's mysterious death-and hold Devland accountable for the crimes she knows he has committed. But the road to justice is far from smooth. To find the answers she seeks, Nora must embark on a journey that challenges not just her resolve, but her relationships. Traveling with Islene, her enigmatic guide, she juggles unraveling her mother's tangled secrets while fresh strains arise between her and Calin, forcing her to confront what she truly wants-and what she's willing to sacrifice. As Nora delves deeper into the hidden truths of her heritage, she discovers secrets far larger and darker than she ever anticipated. Now, she stands at a crossroads: should she risk everything to uncover the legacy her mother tried to protect, or focus on stopping Devland before he shatters her fragile new bond with her half-sister? In this gripping tale of magic, betrayal, and self-discovery, Nora must choose between the past and the future-between the life she was destined for and the one she's fighting to build.