Twenty-year-old Ryiah is a black mage of Combat, but she’s not the Black Mage. Yet. She’s had her eyes on the legendary robe for as long as she can remember, and in just one year, she will have a chance at her country’s prestigious—and only—tourney for war mages... Too bad she is going up against a certain prince—the one person she has yet to beat. The Candidacy finally arrives and a winner is robed, but something dark is lurking in her kingdom’s midst. Rival nations are closing in, and it’s time to make an alliance. Unfortunately for Ryiah, that’s only the beginning. The worst enemy resides in the palace.
Review
There is only one way I know how to describe what I just read. ERR MAH GERD! That practically sums up most of the book. So much happens in this book! Usually when a book contains a lot of content and action, a lot of emotion and density is lost. This was not the case. Everything transitioned smoothly from one thing to another. And it wasn't just one thing after another. I will tell you there was one point where I was soooooooo upset. But I know...I know there has to be redemtion at some point. There just has to be. I still can't believe what I read. I wish I could say more, but it would give so much away. I will not spoil this book for anyone. But this is a MUST read. I can't wait to see the new covers!