First published 2001
Every year, the magicians of Imardin purge their city of undesirables. But this year, a lone girl dares to defy them. With a single stone, she breaches their magical shields, revealing a wellspring of raw power within. Now the Magicians' Guild must race to find and train this untamed mage before her abilities spiral out of control and destroy the city. As they hunt for the elusive girl, tensions rise and lives hang in the balance. Can the guild master her powers in time, or will her magic consume them all?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Imardin
465 pages · Paperback · ATOM