Ambitious Card by Hannah C Langley
Talia Matos is an aspiring magician who finds herself stuck in the “assistant zone”. She wants to audition for a television spot but her mentor, the Amazing Xane, convinces her she isn’t ready. After narrowly escaping death during a stunt, Talia discovers that there may be more to her knack for card tricks than sleight of hand. Scared and confused, she reunites with her mother, Zara, who tells Talia her magic...
Talia Matos is an aspiring magician who finds herself stuck in the “assistant zone”. She wants to audition for a television spot but her mentor, the Amazing Xane, convinces her she isn’t ready. After narrowly escaping death during a stunt, Talia discovers that there may be more to her knack for card tricks than sleight of hand. Scared and confused, she reunites with her mother, Zara, who tells Talia her magic is real. Against Zara’s wishes, Talia uses her newfound power to propel her to nearly instant fame and fortune. But power, as Talia learns, comes with a price.