The Grimoire of Thorns

When Imani Kestrel is chosen by a forbidden grimoire at a school that fears everything she is, she's labeled a threat before she even casts her first spell. But the book doesn't want obedience-it wants her trust. And the boy assigned to watch her may be more drawn to her than he's allowed to admit. As rival Orders close in and ancient secrets rise from ink and ash, Imani must decide if she'll silence the truth-or become it.
A darkly romantic fantasy with spiritual undertones, slow-burn tension, and a heroine who prays through the fire.

The Grimoire of Thorns is a story born from two deep-rooted loves.

As a child, I was enchanted by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe-a tale that taught me the power of faith, sacrifice, and light in the midst of darkness. Later, as a college student, I became immersed in the world of Harry Potter, drawn to the mystery, the magical architecture, and the idea of a school where one's destiny is chosen.
This story is my way of blending both worlds-anchored in my faith, shaped by wonder, and reimagined through a lens that reflects girls like me. Girls who pray through the fire. Girls who carry stories in their skin. Girls who are told they don't belong... and choose to stay anyway.
If you've ever felt too different, too dangerous, or too unknown to be chosen, this story is for you.

Welcome to Aedric Hall.
Truth has been waiting.

- N.J.