Mara shed her fangs. Now she has to earn her place.

Once a vampire, now living under a new mortal identity, Arie, an unaffiliated mage, she wants nothing more than a future worth living. But in a city built on power and reputation, leaving the past behind isn’t so easy. To join the Spellsword Guild, she must atone for stealing their secrets by accepting a mission no one else can complete. But the trail leads far from the city and deep into the domain of something far older, and far more dangerous.

If she succeeds, it only earns her the right to face the Trials, three tests designed to reveal her strength, her magic, and her worth. To pass, she must impress a council of masters already inclined to see her fail. If she doesn’t, they’ll strip the stolen knowledge from her mind, and with it, her future. And even if she survives the mission and the Trials, one final challenge remains ,one that will test not just her strength or skill, but her very soul. Because this isn’t just survival. It’s atonement, transformation, and the fight to claim her fate. Even with a new name, a new life, and a beating heart… danger still knows where to find her.

Perfect for fans of the Witcher, Mistborn, and the Dresden Files, with epic worldbuilding, gripping adventure and intrigue, and a soul-deep character arc.