Apr 18, 2026
If you read Illuminary, then you know why I've been drumming my fingers for the next book by Chawna Schroeder. EEEP! Listen in and see what's going on in this one!
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Illuminary left me eager for more, and after talking to Chawna about the next book in the Septer & Stylus series, I'm even more excited about Perplexity!
Perplexity by Chawna Schroeder
Assemble the clues, dismantle the danger.
Yosarai Patican never wanted to finish her schooling in the Indeli
capital, but after several months, she is finally finding her
footing . . . until her world is shattered by the unthinkable.
Facing loss after loss, she struggles to adjust to a new position
and new responsibilities, including the repayment of a massive
debt. A debt more easily managed if she can qualify for the elite
politico sphere on the upcoming placement exam. Some, however,
would do anything to prevent Yosarai from earning one of the
coveted positions.
Meanwhile, in the northern realm of Egdon, Crown Prince Xander
faces an increasingly hostile Parliament. Not only are they
questioning the necessity of the monarchy, but they are also
demanding an accounting of some mysterious expenditures by the
former king. Unless Xander can unearth a reasonable explanation,
his coronation may be more than postponed. It may be
cancelled—permanently.
As old rivalries escalate and hidden threats emerge, both Xander
and Yosi must choose their paths wisely, before evil eliminates
everyone in its way.
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