Maelin Corwin has spent her life believing she’s a Sine—magicless, ordinary, forgettable. But when a messenger arrives bearing a black envelope marked with the Capital’s flame seal, everything she thought she knew burns away.
 
Drafted to the Valkrenn, the fortress where initiates are shaped into weapons—or are broken in that attempt—Maelin enters a world of brutal trials, ruthless politics, and magical prodigies who bend the very elements to the will of the powerful. Sines aren’t meant to survive here… but someone wants her inside these walls. Someone who knows the truth in her blood could unravel the very order upon which the Capital depends.
 
Caidrian Varnel is a fellow initiate with unique powers and a secret of his own. Having been tasked by shadowy figures to investigate Maelin, his loyalties are unexpectedly tested by the slow, impossible pull he feels toward her.

"Of Dragons and Lies" ignites on page one and never lets up. Perfect for readers who crave slow-burn tension, dangerous magic, and the kind of found (and fractured) family bonds forged in fire.
 
Trigger Warnings: The following content may be triggering or distressing for some readers. While not all instances are depicted in detail, these themes appear throughout the novel.
Childhood trauma, including references to physical violence and neglect involving minors.
Mental and emotional health, including depictions of panic attacks, emotional distress, and other mental or emotional conditions.
Scenes involving graphic violence and death.
Non-sexual scenes of physical or emotional intimacy.
Use of graphic and explicit language.
Readers who are sensitive to any of the above are encouraged to proceed with care.
 
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5.5” x 8.5” - 428 pages - Perfect Paperback
 
ISBN: 979-8-9995552-3-6