Larkspur is the bastard daughter of a king who never claimed her and a stepmother who would rather see her dead. Her elemental magic is barely a flicker, too weak to earn respect among her people, let alone protect herself.
When she’s accused of attacking the queen, she’s given a choice: serve in the military or face banishment. Either way, her odds of survival are slim.
Determined to fight for her life, Lark throws herself into soldier training, pushing past every limit. But in a kingdom ruled by corruption and fear, skill alone might not be enough to keep her safe from the queen’s wrath.
To survive, Lark must awaken the power she’s been told she’ll never have or die proving them wrong.
