First Year

Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the immense pressure of academic expectations or struggling to find their place in a competitive environment. The story follows Ryiah, a non-noble girl fighting for a spot in a prestigious magic academy where only the strongest survive the cut. It is an exploration of grit, the sacrifice required to achieve a dream, and the realization that those in power are not always right. While it contains the excitement of a high-fantasy adventure, the core of the book resonates with any young person navigating the transition into adulthood and the difficult moral choices that come with it. It is ideal for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy stories about overcoming the odds through sheer hard work rather than innate talent alone.