The Magician of Tiger Castle by: Louis Sachar

In the fading kingdom of Esquaveta, court magician Anatole—once a prodigy—is tasked with crafting an anti-love potion to secure Princess Tullia’s marriage and the realm’s survival. But embroiled in courtly intrigue—and his own conscience—Anatole embarks on a journey of redemption, magic, and the power of loyalty. Told with wit and a childlike wonder, this memoir-style fantasy captures the delicate balance between science, magic, and the human heart.