First published 2005
Sandry, a young mage, reluctantly returns to her vast imperial homeland at the Empress's demand. There, she reunites with her old friends Daja, Tris, and Briar, though the distance between them has grown. As Sandry uncovers the Empress's sinister plot to trap her in the empire forever, the group must put aside their differences and harness their combined magical powers to escape the Empress's clutches and preserve their freedom.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
560 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.