When soccer meets sorcery:

One teen fights against fate.

Book 1 in the Virus of Beauty  series

About the Virus of Beauty Series

In Virus of Beauty, magic and identity clash as a deadly virus sweeps through the Magical Realm. After his father’s death and the shattering of the Mages’ Crystal, the conflict pulls in Wilf Gilvary, a soccer-loving teen wizard from Hong Kong.  Wilf must confront his fear of magic, save his kidnapped friend, and uncover a cure hidden in his father’s journal. A tale of courage, destiny, and transformation unfolds in this gripping fantasy series.

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About C.B. Lyall

C.B. Lyall is a Book Excellence Award Finalist and globe-trotting author of the Virus of Beauty YA fantasy trilogy. After a successful career in tech, she followed her dream of seeing the world, raising three sons across four continents. Now living in New York, she writes magic, mayhem and equality into stories where the stakes are high, and the hero has much to learn.

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Praise for the Virus of Beauty series

"An engaging fantasy with creative worldbuilding and authentically conflicted teen characters caught in a magical power struggle."

—Kirkus Reviews

"Lyall's magic realms are jam-packed and the plot is lightning-quick."

—BookTrib

"C.B. Lyall is not only a phenomenal writer for her flawless ability to capture her reader's attention, but she is also a great writer for her descriptive words... and characters which will hook her readers." 

–Redheadedbooklover.com

"In new YA fantasy novel, author upends ideas of beauty."

–The Rivertown Enterprise

"A dynamic YA series entry that continues to combine realistic adolescent issues with imaginative, magic-based fantasy."

 –Kirkus Reviews

"... If you're a fan of spellbinding adventures and unique urban fantasy, The Vassal of Magic is a must-read. As the thrilling conclusion to the Virus of Beauty trilogy, this book took me on an incredible journey that I'll remember for a long time."

—Goodreads Review

Virus of Beauty

a Book Excellence Award Finalist

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