A seven realms novel

With her kingdom crumbling around her, Queen Raisa realizes the need to unite her people and chooses an enemy to give her people cause to work together. When that enemy turns out to be Han Alister, with whom she is falling love, Han races to uncover a secret that may bring the kingdom's people together without resorting to bloodshed.

Following the loss of his mother and father, Han Alister journeys south to begin training at Mystwerk House. Meanwhile, Princess Raisa joins a military academy, passing herself off as a normal student to gain the education she needs to become the land's next queen. When Han's and Raisa's paths cross, their meeting has major implications for the kingdom and everyone in it.