Seven Deadly Thorns

In the kingdom of Aragoa, magic is a crime punishable by death, and not even the students of Vanderbergh Academy are safe from this threat. Viola Sinclair has been hiding her shadow magic since childhood, knowing full well that it could cost her everything. However, the queen discovers her secret and commissions her most cold-blooded assassin to kill her within seven days. If he fails, he will die himself. But even assassins have their secrets. And for them, they are willing to break all the rules – even if it means the world will turn to ash.