The Gate of Ivory - Ivory, Bk 1 Author:Doris Egan Magic is what lures people like anthropology student Theodora to the exotic, dangerous world of Ivory, where everything is for sale and magic really works. But cut off from her companions, Theodora finds what began as a pleasure trip becomes a terrifying odyssey into her own gift for magic.
A fun fantasy which comes with a very surprising ending. I wasn't sure about it at first, but it became a page-turner for me, as I finished it with 24 hours.