In the kingdom of Aratey, people have lived side by side with spirits for ages. These beings were dangerous, but destroying them would destroy all living things. Only the queen—chosen from among powerful sorceresses—kept peace and protected the people. But the spirits broke the fragile truce, and Aratey faces mortal danger. A new queen must be chosen from the best students of the academy of magic.
Daleine was ten when her connection to spirits was discovered. The girl was taken to the academy, where she was taught magic and spells. Now the young Daleine hopes to become the chosen one—to save the kingdom.