THE HERBWITCH'S APPRENTICE - Ireen Chau

It plunges readers into the perilous kingdom of Olderea, where the mere suspicion of witchcraft is a capital offense. Our protagonist is sixteen-year-old debutante Amarante Flora, who is horrified to discover she is half-witch. Her immediate desire is to rid herself of this dangerous power, especially after an unfortunate incident involving accidentally zapping Prince Ash during a high-society event further solidifies her already troublesome reputation.

However, as Amarante's powers intensify, she begins to question the pervasive fear surrounding magic and witches. She realizes that the truths she's been fed about their dangers might be far from accurate. A more pressing concern arises when the queen falls mysteriously ill, leading Amarante to suspect that the real threats lie not in the ostracized Witch Village, but within the gilded walls of the palace itself.

Amidst a whirlwind of secret potion-brewing and dazzling royal receptions, Amarante finds herself teaming up with Prince Ash to investigate the queen's illness and uncover the true culprit before innocent witches are condemned. Yet, this pursuit of justice comes with a grave personal risk: exposing her magic would not only mean facing the guillotine but also earning the contempt of the very prince she is trying to assist.