{"title":"Julia Alexandra","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulia Alexandra's works invite readers into captivating young adult worlds where emotion and adventure intertwine. With titles like \u003cem\u003eMidnight on the Celestial\u003c\/em\u003e, her stories explore complex characters navigating the challenges of growth and discovery under extraordinary circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of vivid storytelling and immersive settings will appreciate Alexandra's ability to blend heartfelt moments with imaginative plots. 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But amongst all the spectacle, one thing is for sure: Crew or Guest, no one is safe in violent waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoe Damarcus, an heiress with the power to summon spirits of the dead, fails her realm's trial to keep her magic. To save her gift, Roe decides to serve a punishment sentence aboard The Celestial, an infamous ship where affluent guests can experience magical luxury without limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a staff member, Roe competes with other \"dangerous\" magic-wielders for a coveted chance at a retrial all while serving demanding high-class guests. Her task is made even harder by an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, who seems hellbent on making sure Roe doesn't win a retrial. Determined to fight for her magic, Roe dives head-first into the chaotically enchanting world of The Celestial, which her influential Damarcus family helped create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer battle to earn guest favour turns into a fight to survive as the ship transforms nightly into a violent monster, killing staff members and any who wander the halls at night. Faced with the reality of serving aboard, Roe must question her ancestors' motivations for creating not just the ship, but the trials and system that put her there. 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