The Hierarch is dead. The Trials begin. For the first time in history, a Witch enters the arena.
The Witches of Reyland have always been outsiders in the domains of Aeltheon—feared for their magic, denied power, and forced to survive on the margins of the continent.
But when the Fourteenth Hierarch dies, everything changes. The next Hierarch will be chosen through a series of deadly Trials for control of the Heart, the very source of magic and power. And for the first time, every domain may send a champion to compete.
Chosen to represent her people, Evalene Lovejoy faces more than survival. Winning could finally earn the Witches long-denied power and resources. But victory will also bring new enemies—enemies they cannot afford.
As Evy navigates deadly challenges, betrayals, and uneasy alliances, she'll learn that it won't be enough to win.
To save her people, Evy must pursue the impossible: she must prove her people belong.
And sway the heart of Aeltheon—or watch the realm rise against her.
