Anika Arrington

The Accidental Apprentice Anika Arrington

Who in their right mind teaches a traumatized preteen magic? Ask Rezdin.


As one of the most skilled wizards in the isolated city-state of Havensgate, Rezdin is poised to impress the king. But his patron, the Baron Von Dappenshien, is charged with treason. Implicated in a sinister plot to overthrow the kingdom, all thoughts of courtly glory go out the window. Rezdin must go to ground in a city he hasn't truly lived in for years. His only hope is Tommy, a savvy street urchin, determined to outwit his impoverished circumstances.

Tommy's price for this help?

The power to heal his sister. But a little power can be a dangerous thing for a desperate young man, and a little ego just as dangerous for his teacher.

Forces foreign and domestic will put them both in the cross hairs of dangerous Darke wizards, scheming Lords and Ladies, and even a few friends.

The truth, the future, and Rezdin's loyalties will all collide, as he seeks to piece his life and the kingdom back together.

The Accidental Apprentice is a YA epic fantasy adventure full of daring magicians, wisecracking familiars, and political intrigue. Its richly built world will draw you onto the streets of Havensgate and beyond. Get ready to laugh out loud with this humorous fantasy full of lovable characters.