The Alchemy of Ruin

Betrayed and stripped of magic on her coronation day, Elara is exiled to the deadly Ash Wastes. She discovers a unique alchemical power to reshape matter. After five years of preparation, she returns undercover to the kingdom of Silvercrest. With the help of an ancient dragon, she builds a business empire, exposes the royal conspiracy, and finally gains full control over the realm, leaving her betrayers trapped in regret and despair.