Challenge Corner discussion

Magic. Romance. War. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms, and Tamora Pierce.

Before the age of seventeen, the young men and women of Jerar are given a choice —pursue a trade or enroll in a trial year in one of the realm’s three war schools to study as a soldier, knight, or mage…

For fifteen-year-old Ryiah, the choice has always been easy. Become a mage and train in Combat, the most prestigious faction of magic.

Yet when she arrives, Ry finds herself competing against friend and foe for one of the exalted apprenticeships. Everyone is rooting for her to fail—first and foremost among them is Prince Darren, the school prodigy who has done nothing but make life miserable since she arrived.

Will Ry survive, or will her dream go down in flames?

Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[I can't believe I forgot how much of a douche Prince Darren was. However, I'm till in love with Ella. She is my everything. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 6: (view spoiler)[Priscilla and Darren would make a great couple. I love how Ella is such a good friend and gives her great advice but we all know Ry isn't going to follow it. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[The teachers here are so weird. Being happy about kids dropping out just seems odd to me but I guess I get it because of how hard these competitions or challenges are that they want the best of the best to teach. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[Ugh I hate these popular kids. (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[Kind of predictable ending but I still ended up loving this book just like I did the first time I read this. I can't wait to dive into the second book! (hide spoiler)]