DarkSkull Hall

Power is dangerous. Trust is harder. And at DarkSkull Hall, both could get you killed.

Sixteen-year-old Alyx Egalion has her future mapped out: stay in Rionn, marry her best friend Cayr, and live a life of quiet nobility. But when signs of latent magic emerge, her father and the king make a different choice—one that sends Alyx to DarkSkull Hall, the Mage Council's infamous training academy. There, harsh discipline, political games, and deadly expectations await.

Survival at DarkSkull means learning fast, trusting carefully, and hiding the truth of her power. But it's not just the Masters she has to navigate. There's the charming and infuriating Bluecoat who seems to understand her better than she'd like, and a group of fellow apprentices who might become allies—or enemies—depending on what secrets come to light.

As Alyx's control deepens and her friendships begin to matter more than she ever expected, she uncovers whispers of a darkness rising beyond the school's stone walls. And when the past she never knew catches up with her, Alyx must choose who she really is—and how far she'll go to protect those she's come to love.

In a world where magic is power and power is feared, one girl's choices could change everything.