Vanyel wants nothing more than to be a Bard. Not a warrior. Not a mage. Definitely not a Herald.
But fate doesn’t care what Vanyel wants. Born with rare and volatile magical talent, he’s sent to train under his aunt, the formidable Herald-Mage Savil. Their clashes are as explosive as Vanyel’s abilities, which grow more dangerous by the day.
When a reckless spell unleashes nightmare creatures across Valdemar, Vanyel’s raw power becomes a national threat. Now, it’s not just about learning control. It’s about survival—for himself, for Savil, and for a kingdom teetering on magical catastrophe.
What begins as a boy’s rebellion becomes a battle for identity, love, and legacy in this Lambda Award–winning fantasy about power, pain, and finding your place in a world that fears you.
