The Aethereal Compass - Seeker of the Arcane, #1

Marked for death for magical forgery, Elara accepts an unlikely apprenticeship, but navigating the citadel's intrigue might destroy her as well as the entire country. Elara has accepted her fate, awaiting the executioner's blade until a man more powerful than the Rivenwood courts saves her life. Professor Silverdawn offers Elara a chance to live as he plans to use her abilities to obtain seven ancient artifacts before they fall into the wrong hands.
Elara's new life soon becomes riddled with long hours of study, impossible puzzles, prejudices, and perilous quests. As Elara enters the world of relic hunting, she encounters the Shadowthorn Faction and a shadowy man named Vareck. Though he tempts her, he's far from the greatest threat. A plot brews that will sever the delicate balance between humans and fae, cutting humans off from valued resources.
When the faction's sinister plans unravel, Elara becomes the key to winning a dangerous game that will destroy her heart and the very fabric of existence. Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series and Carissa Broadbent's Daughter of No Worlds. Scroll up and 1-click this coming-of-age, relic-hunting, epic fantasy romance today.