Ashes of the Crown

They say the truth can set you free.
But for Avelyn Zorai, truth is a death sentence.

Enrolling in Arkanis, the most ruthless training ground for magical warriors, Avelyn hides her name, her past, and a power that could shatter kingdoms. While the realm teeters on the edge of war, Arkanis sharpens the blade of its defenders. But Avelyn didn't come to protect the realm. She came to destroy the lies it was built on.

Thrown into a world of brutal trials, ancient bloodlines, and hidden identity, she finds herself clashing with enemies and bonding with unlikely allies-including a golden, arrogant rival who may be more dangerous than he appears. As loyalties are tested and secrets begin to surface, Avelyn must choose what she's willing to sacrifice to stay ahead-and stay alive.

Because some things buried aren't meant to stay dead.