Sixteen-year-old Nora Hale's life is far from ordinary, but she doesn't know it yet.When eerie dreams reveal a mysterious woman shrouded in shadows, her world takes a dark turn. Attacked by a stranger who calls her a Dark One, Nora is thrust into a hidden realm of ancient magic and lurking danger. Rescued by the fierce Fire Wielder, Arianna Tarasova, she discovers a powerful magic within her heart-a force the ruthless Dark Wielders will stop at nothing to control. With enemies closing in and time slipping away, Nora must unlock her abilities, face a relentless foe, and prove her strength to the High Court. But in the shadows, power comes at a price... and the darkness within may be her greatest enemy.