{"product_id":"destiny-the-gaul-forest-paperback","title":"Destiny: The Gaul Forest - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVanessa Mari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a world divided by magic, one woman's Destiny could reshape the fate of three nations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClara Lildar lives in Raster, the rain-soaked capital of Ebony, where humans live under elven rule and no one has been chosen by Destiny in generations. But everything changes when a burning mark appears on her skin during the royal wedding of King Arisen-an elf once praised for keeping peace across the continent. Now marked by ancient magic, Clara becomes one of the Destined, bound to a man she barely knows by a force she never believed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Destiny is no gift. It is a calling-one that demands Clara help preserve the fragile balance between three powerful nations: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePagos\u003c\/strong\u003e, a scorching, sunbaked land once rich in magic, now stripped bare by greed and ruled by the ruthless Queen Franes. Its people bear red eyes-a permanent reminder of their past mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbony\u003c\/strong\u003e, a kingdom of rainfall and secrets, where magic favors the elves and the truth is buried beneath centuries of silence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolent\u003c\/strong\u003e, a battle-hardened kingdom where basilisks are trained and strength is measured by loyalty and endurance. Its people are known for their discipline, resilience, and fierce devotion to protecting their land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Clara is pulled into a web of politics, ancient magic, and dangerous alliances, she must navigate a world where humans are disposable, love is a liability, and betrayal lurks behind every oath. With a basilisk at her side and a child she'd give everything to protect, Clara must decide whether to embrace her Destiny-or fight against the fate the forest chose for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDestiny: The Gaul Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sweeping romantasy debut filled with slow-burn romance, magical creatures, rebellion, and one woman's fight to protect those she loves-even if it means rewriting the laws of magic itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 372\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.93 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495488569565,"sku":"9798218667368","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/NVtsKxpn9I9798218667368.webp?v=1771972496","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/destiny-the-gaul-forest-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}