Aliena Anderson

In a brutal world where the elite train for the deadly Reckoning. Kaela, a girl from the slums, isn't here for glory, but for vengeance. Her brother died in this spectacle , and she's determined to expose the truth behind the empire's bloodsport. An outsider in a world of privilege , Kaela uncovers a rare and dangerous power: Veil magic, a subtle ability to twist light and shadow. This unexpected gift could be her key to survival, but it also makes her a target. Amidst the treachery, she forms fragile alliances with fellow outcasts: Brin, a clever cartographer , and Taren, a quiet healer. But it's her tangled connection with Dagon Vale that changes everything. The academy's golden boy , Dagon carries his own secrets, including a haunting link to Kaela's brother. He offers a chilling honesty and surprising defiance against the very system he's meant to uphold. Can Kaela master her power and expose the empire's lies, or will the Reckoning claim another victim?