In the enchanting realm of Thorneia, where shadows whisper and intrigue reigns, lies a place of both salvation and treachery – Thorneia Academy.

Within its opulent walls, seven young souls converge, each carrying a burdened heart and a hidden truth:

• A skilled mercenary, her freedom shackled by a grim task – to spill royal blood.
• A powerful heiress, her lost powers forcing her into exile from her cherished home.
• A naïve magic wielder, unwittingly sacrificing her own life to conceal her extraordinary abilities.
• A refined sniper, concealing his haunted gaze behind a facade of charm.
• A secretary, guarding secrets that hold the key to forbidden knowledge.
• A prince, haunted by a reputation that precedes him.
• A desperate fiancee, willing to traverse dark paths to escape an unwanted union.

As the Kingdom of Thorneia’s tradition demands, betrayal’s cruel dance is inevitable, and the question lingers: Who among them will be the first to wield its sinister blade?

In this riveting tale of deception, power, and sacrifice, author Holly K Chambers weaves a mesmerizing narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final revelation. Venture into the captivating world of Thorneia Academy, where the line between savior and destroyer is blurred, and where every secret holds the potential to shape destinies.