In a kingdom where every mage is bound to one of the four noble Guilds, Earth, Air, Water and Fire, sixteen-year-old Lira Valen discovers that she has been bound by a fifth guild, one that vanished centuries ago: the forbidden Guild of Shadows. Exiled from history, its powers feared and erased, the Guild of Shadows wielded magic that can shape darkness, bend perception, and unlock secrets. Now, that legacy flows through Lira, marking her as both a powerful force-and a dangerous outcast. As rumors spread of her magic's return, Lira finds herself hunted and isolated, rejected by the very Guilds sworn to protect her kingdom. But when an unexpected invasion threatens to annihilate Solara, Lira must make a choice: will she hide in the safety of the shadows or rise up to protect the kingdom that turned against her? In a thrilling clash of loyalty, power, and ancient magic, The Guild of Shadows is the story of a girl who must conquer her own darkness to bring her kingdom into the light.