Publisher's Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Ileth is now an Apprentice Dragoneer, with all of the benefits and pitfalls that her elevation in rank entails. But her advancement becomes less certain after a she's attacked by an unknown enemy, and begins to suspect that someone deadly may be hiding within the walls of the academy. Outside there is a different challenge. The Rari, a group of pirates, are strengthening their forces. Surrounded by enemies, Ileth will need to learn what kind of dragoneer she wants to be. And as she makes decisions about her future, she will have the chance to uncover the secrets of her past.