"Future Tense" by Lindsey Duncan - Paperback

Grieving the loss of her betrothed, Ishene, a skilled time mage, defies the boundaries of her era and journeys 500 years into the future with her loyal companion Kemel. In a dazzling city of technological wonders, they uncover unsettling truths: a museum exhibit eerily tied to their own past, the enigmatic reappearance of Ishene’s lost love as a mystical "echo," and a world where time magic has vanished.
 
Guided by the ambitious curator Nerusa, Ishene discovers her historical significance while navigating the tension between admiration and exploitation. As the enigmatic Council pressures her to reveal the secrets of time magic, Ishene begins to suspect their motives and uncovers a chilling link between her research and the collapse of temporal stability.
 
Faced with philosophical dilemmas, perilous alliances, and an ever-deepening mystery, Ishene must decide whether to preserve the future she glimpsed—or risk erasing it altogether. Packed with intrigue, emotional depth, and breathtaking adventure, this tale of love, loss, and time will leave you questioning the threads that bind past and future.