In a world where elemental powers define destiny, Kiera Dawnfire harbors a dangerous secret: she wields both fire and air, a forbidden dual affinity that could make her a legend?or a target. Drafted into the brutal Avalora Academy to settle her traitor father's debts, Kiera must navigate deadly trials, forge uneasy alliances, and conceal her true power from instructors who would exploit or destroy her. As the Academy's ruthless training pits her against fellow recruits and the sinister Shadowmancers threaten the borders, Kiera uncovers her father's hidden research?a revolutionary theory of elemental harmony that could reshape the world. With her sister Lyra and a defiant cohort by her side, Kiera's fight for survival becomes a battle for truth, challenging the very foundations of elemental control. Will she master her dual nature to forge a new path, or will the Academy's merciless motto?"Strength through sacrifice"?claim her as its next victim? Great fantasy for readers of The Poppy War and An Ember in the Ashes.