The Mirror Realm Cycle

Ariel Kaplan

In a world where salt is both a precious resource and the foundation of political power, a young protagonist is drawn into a struggle that threatens to overturn the fragile order of the republic. As hidden histories and competing loyalties come to light, the story explores identity, belonging, freedom, and the cost of preserving tradition. Richly imagined and atmospheric, this sweeping work combines speculative world-building with an intimate coming-of-age journey.