Stacey McEwan is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the Glacian Trilogy. Her debut fantasy romance novel, Ledge, has been published in several languages. Stacey received a bachelor's degree in education in 2012 and was a classroom teacher for eleven years. She is a content creator on multiple platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. Stacey first published after book lovers of the internet encouraged her to share her story ideas. She was born and raised on the Gold Coast, Australia, and still resides in her hometown with her husband, two children, and one questionable dog.

"An epic, breath-of-fresh-air romantasy. A Forbidden Alchemy is the book you'll never get over."--Hannah Nicole Maehrer, New York Times bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain

"A pressure-corked vial crafted with the perfect romantic tension and pure gangster-style grit. I loved every single chapter."

--Raven Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series

"Stacey McEwan's writing has a way of drawing you in and never letting go. Romantasy lovers need to add this one to their TBR."--Nisha J. Tuli, internationally bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"A high-stakes fantasy that not only keeps you on the edge of your seat, but squeezes your heart until it bleeds."--Amber V. Nicole, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Book of Azrael

"[A] unique romantasy that seamlessly blends genres."

--Library Journal (starred review)

Publisher: S&s/Saga Press

Pub date: 2026-07-14

Length: 480 pages