There are dragons in the castle.

Born without magic, Luce never dreamed she could make a difference. When the king's rising taxes starved her town and cost her everything, she uncovered a secret that changed her fate: she was the king's daughter.

To save her friend, Luce steps into the royal court and discovers that power is far more perilous than she imagined. Among scheming princes, shifting loyalties, and dragons bound by ancient oaths, claiming her birthright may be the easiest part of all.

The Great Dragon War may be over, but its shadow still haunts the castle halls.