A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

Mona, a seemingly ordinary fourteen-year-old, possesses an extraordinary secret: her magic is inextricably linked to bread. Unlike the grand wizards of Vivlia who command elemental forces, Mona's familiar is a surprisingly opinionated sourdough starter, and her talents extend only to enchanting dough, making gingerbread men dance or loaves leap from ovens. Her comfortable, flour-dusted life in her aunt's beloved bakery is abruptly shattered when she discovers a dead body on the premises, an ominous sign that a ruthless assassin is stalking the city's magic-users. As Vivlia's powerful protectors mysteriously disappear or fall victim to this shadowy threat, Mona realizes she might be the killer's next target, and the city itself is left dangerously vulnerable. With no one else to turn to, Mona, armed only with her humble, often underestimated, baking magic, must step up. She embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth, protect her family, and ultimately defend her beloved city, proving that even the most unassuming abilities can become the strongest shield when the fate of an entire world rests on a baker's hands.