The first book of the Magic Academy series. When Skylar Knight, leaves to go to Isidora's Academy of Magic in the magical world of Cryst Atoll, she discovers a dark secret about her family. Although at first she must learn how to cope with the same issues every sixteen year old girl must deal with. Not to mention she was born profoundly Deaf. Skylar will experience the struggles of being Deaf, but noticing how important it is for her to be different. She'll make new friends, make new enemies, and discover herself, but will it be enough to defeat dark forces plotting against all good magic?