"Sometimes, survival is about more than just fighting. It's about not letting them break you."
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Elsie Riorson has always kept to the shadows of the Fourth Wing, focused on her studies and avoiding the dangerous politics of dragonriders.
But when Violet Sorrengail, the fearless and ambitious daughter of the General, challenges Elsie in front of everyone, her quiet life is shattered.
As Elsie is forced into a deadly game of power and survival, she finds herself torn between rivalry and something deeper that she can't ignore.
In a world where trust is a luxury and betrayal is common, Elsie must decide if she will rise to the challenge or lose everything, including herself.