In the kingdom of Alderan, where dragons soar the skies and knights wield ancient magic, Hayden Pierce is a name whispered in fear. A cunning thief and smuggler, Hayden has built a reputation as the most elusive outlaw in the land. But when she's caught by the ruthless King Toban's elite guard, Hayden is forced to make a choice: join the king's ranks or face execution.
As Hayden navigates the world of Alderan's royal court, she discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to consume the entire realm. The king's obsession with harnessing dragonfire for his own power has started a catastrophic war, pitting kingdom against kingdom.
With the help of a mysterious dragonrider, Bryce Ransom, and a band of rebel knights, Hayden must master her own hidden abilities and confront the challenges ahead. As the stakes grow higher, Hayden becomes the unlikely key to saving Alderan from destruction.
But in a world where loyalty is a luxury and trust is a fatal flaw, Hayden's greatest challenge lies in distinguishing friend from foe. Will she find redemption as a hero, or will her thirst for revenge consume everything in its path?
Genre: New Adult Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Target Audience: Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Victoria Aveyard will devour this epic fantasy series.