Magic births demons, lies birth betrayal. In a world torn by war, survival means choosing a side…

Ethalyn has never known freedom. Raised in a land where the military decides every future, her only choices are to die, or to fight. As a soldier of the Ashen Corps, she is thrust into a brutal war where ordinary humans must battle elemental mages and raging demons for their very existence.

When Ethalyn is assigned to a squad led by a mysterious lieutenant hiding a past as dangerous as her own, she discovers bonds of friendship, rivalry, and something more forbidden than she ever expected. Yet, secrets cannot stay buried; someone knows what she is hiding, and they will use it to break her.

As the lines between ally and enemy blur, Ethalyn must decide who to trust. But the war is not what it seems, and the greatest threat may already be within their ranks.

Full of magic, betrayal, forbidden love and dangerous truths, this spellbinding fantasy is perfect for fans of Divergent, Dragon Age and The Last Air Bender.

Tropes:
Military, Magic, Demons, Yearning, Self-Growth, Forbidden Love, Loveable Side Characters, Slow Burn, Forced Proximity, Touch her/him and die, Hidden truth/identity