The Ninth Element

The Legend of Nohvan, Book 1

Trapped in a life she never chose, Arien, a young sorceress, has one dream: to escape Firelands, the land of sorcerers, and become a Martyshyar—one of the legends, the elites, the protectors of the continent.

But the price of entry is a series of trials where failure could mean death, and success will demand her very soul.

Thrust into the crucible, Arien is immediately caught between two men who threaten to shatter her resolve.

There is Zanyar, an enigmatic and lethally skilled sorcerer whose smoldering eyes see straight through her defenses.

Then there is Darian, a steadfast warrior whose warm smile offers a friendship she has never known, a safe harbor that makes her question the very armor she has built around her heart.

As she braves the lethal challenges and grapples with her own desires and dreams, Arien uncovers ancient sorceries and devastating secrets that threaten to unravel the continent.

To claim her own destiny, Arien must decide who to trust, what to sacrifice, and whether the dream she's pursuing is worth the price. For in the trial of her life, the dream she’s chasing could be the one thing that can destroy her.

©2025 Sara Hatami (P)2026 Sara Hatami

AMAZING!!!

I have so much to say about how incredible this book is & how great the audible was from start to finish! I devoured this book & was consumed for days on end. The narrator did a beautiful job with all of the characters & giving each of them a distinct personality/difference in voice. I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for book 2!