At thirty-five, Esme thought her story was already written?until a mysterious book invited her into another world.

For years, Esme has lived a quiet, bookish life?cataloguing rare tomes at a charming old bookshop, sipping tea in her tiny flat, and escaping into the pages of her favourite stories. But when a locked, oversized book appears on the shop's doorstep, everything begins to change.

Ink fades before her eyes. Pages lift as though stirred by an unseen breeze. And a stranger arrives, claiming the book belongs to another realm?and that Esme is the only one who can unlock its secrets.

When the bookshop suddenly closes, Esme's familiar world unravels. But as she steps through the veil into a realm of magic, hidden libraries, and ancient whispers, she discovers something far more powerful than enchantment: the chance to rewrite her own story.

To become the Librarian of the Quartz Falls Library, Esme must learn to wield magic, face those who wish the library sealed forever, and?most of all?believe she's worthy of a life beyond the quiet edges of the world.

A gentle, uplifting cosy fantasy filled with heart, magic, and hope?perfect for readers who love comforting stories, quiet transformations, and clean, no-spice fiction.

Fans of The Spellshop, Legends & Lattes, and The House in the Cerulean Sea will fall in love with this enchanting tale of second chances, soft magic, and the courage it takes to begin again.

🌙 Tropes & Themes You'll Love

✨ Sweet romance 🏡 Found family that feels like home 💐 Deep and supportive female friendships 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ representation 🦋 Neurodivergent rep 📚 Magic, tea, and quiet courage 🌕 A comforting, low-stakes fantasy full of heart