Abigail Yearwood

When she was a child, her family’s life revolved around her older sister — the perfect daughter. Her sister was talented, kind, and adored by everyone. But one tragic day, her sister died in an accident involving magic — an accident that everyone blamed her for. Her parents, grief-stricken and furious, turned their backs on her. Alone and consumed by guilt, she ran away from home. For days she wandered, until she was found by an old mage — a mysterious hermit who saw potential in her. He took her in as his apprentice, teaching her how to control her power and understand the true nature of magic. Now, at 18, she studies day and night, determined to prove that she is not a monster… that she deserves to exist.