The Paper Magician (2014)

Ceony wanted a more prestigious material, but her apprenticeship binds her to paper. Learning to see possibilities in an apparently limited craft gives the early lessons their pleasure: folding, making and attention become useful skills rather than a substitute for stronger magic. The story then becomes a more urgent rescue adventure, so expect training to lead into action. A compact start to Ceony's three-book arc, especially good for readers who enjoy being proved wrong about a humble material.