Exiled royalty. Elemental magic. Evil incarnate. Torn from Earth, Brave Kingsfort lands alone in a wild new world. On the run from a ruthless dictator, his unpredictable talent for connecting to the elements is the least of his worries until he discovers it might be his only way out. True Harborsfort is determined to impress her parents but when a heart-breaking decision at the root of her family's downfall is revealed, everything changes. Including herself. Beyond recognition. It’s terrifying. So why does it feel so good? Forced to make an alliance, Brave and True must overcome their families’ lies to trust one another and survive. All the while, deeply guarded mysteries lurk in the shadows, waiting to reshape their world forever. The Dangers of Being Brave & True is a young adult epic fantasy novel and the first book in The Broken Spell series. Grounded in family conflict, elemental magic and evolving friendships, it is a character driven YA fantasy quest. May Balance be your guide.