Briar's Book (Circle of Magic #4)

A deadly plague sweeps through Summersea, and only Briar, a young green mage with a talent for growing, finds himself uniquely positioned to fight back. With the city's healers overwhelmed and traditional medicine failing, Briar must push the limits of his plant magic to cultivate remedies and protect the vulnerable, even as the sickness threatens … A deadly plague sweeps through Summersea, and only Briar, a young green mage with a talent for growing, finds himself uniquely positioned to fight back. With the city's healers overwhelmed and traditional medicine failing, Briar must push the limits of his plant magic to cultivate remedies and protect the vulnerable, even as the sickness threatens those closest to him. Forced to confront his past as a street urchin and embrace a responsibility far beyond his years, Briar battles not only the spreading disease but also his own doubts and the desperate fear of losing his newfound family. The fate of thousands hangs in the balance as this unlikely hero races against time, proving that even the smallest seed of power can bloom into extraordinary hope amidst utter devastation.