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War Weapon: A The Chronicles of Mivaria Novella
Before the healer, there was the weapon.
Cielle Astanas was born for war. Fae commander. Shadowmancer. Daughter of the High Lord who forged her into his blade—a woman expected to fight, bleed, and obey in a kingdom ruled by men. The witches call her their nightmare. Her father calls her his failure.
When a priest from overseas promises to create a “war weapon” powerful enough to end the decade-long war, Cielle knows who’s behind her father, desperate to prove that no woman could ever be his greatest triumph.
Zion Everhart, the human boy who grew up at her side, is dying. A rare illness is stealing his sight—and soon, his life. Against Cielle’s warning, he volunteers for the priest’s experiment, seeing one last chance to live… and to see her again.
As kingdoms rise and men play gods, Cielle must face the the real war isn’t against witches or kings—it’s against the lie that women exist to serve them.
And when the boy she loves becomes the weapon meant to replace her, she’ll have to decide what’s worth him, or herself.
A standalone romantasy prequel to The Healer—perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, morally gray heroines, slow-burn tragedy, feminist epic fantasy, and forbidden love.
For readers of Fourth Wing, The Shadows Between Us, The Poppy War, and Circe.
Cielle Astanas was born for war. Fae commander. Shadowmancer. Daughter of the High Lord who forged her into his blade—a woman expected to fight, bleed, and obey in a kingdom ruled by men. The witches call her their nightmare. Her father calls her his failure.
When a priest from overseas promises to create a “war weapon” powerful enough to end the decade-long war, Cielle knows who’s behind her father, desperate to prove that no woman could ever be his greatest triumph.
Zion Everhart, the human boy who grew up at her side, is dying. A rare illness is stealing his sight—and soon, his life. Against Cielle’s warning, he volunteers for the priest’s experiment, seeing one last chance to live… and to see her again.
As kingdoms rise and men play gods, Cielle must face the the real war isn’t against witches or kings—it’s against the lie that women exist to serve them.
And when the boy she loves becomes the weapon meant to replace her, she’ll have to decide what’s worth him, or herself.
A standalone romantasy prequel to The Healer—perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, morally gray heroines, slow-burn tragedy, feminist epic fantasy, and forbidden love.
For readers of Fourth Wing, The Shadows Between Us, The Poppy War, and Circe.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2025
About the author
Elena Locatelli
11 books16 followersI’m Elena, a blend of Cancer sensitivity, Virgo precision, and Aries fire.
My stories, infused with my love for the ocean, travel adventures, and anime, target readers craving excitement and intrigue.
My mission is to write adult fantasy romance with strong women and healthy relationships in vibrant, diverse worlds, making every reader feel seen and valued.
Books have always been my sanctuary, with Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" reigniting my passion for reading and inspiring me to create my magical worlds.
Now based in Seville, Spain, I share my space with my two dogs, Eva and Nimbus, as I dive into self-publishing.
With a degree in Foreign Languages and five years as a yoga teacher, I've also launched The Bookish Studio, a creative agency for indie authors.
My stories, infused with my love for the ocean, travel adventures, and anime, target readers craving excitement and intrigue.
My mission is to write adult fantasy romance with strong women and healthy relationships in vibrant, diverse worlds, making every reader feel seen and valued.
Books have always been my sanctuary, with Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses" reigniting my passion for reading and inspiring me to create my magical worlds.
Now based in Seville, Spain, I share my space with my two dogs, Eva and Nimbus, as I dive into self-publishing.
With a degree in Foreign Languages and five years as a yoga teacher, I've also launched The Bookish Studio, a creative agency for indie authors.
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