In the sprawling, magically powered empire of Adelpha, order is absolute-and dissent is dangerous.
Seventeen-year-old Ivan Rozzlyn is the heir to a brilliant scientist whose work helped build this ruthless empire. Trained at Rozzlax Academy, he excels in both magic and science-but questions the morality of the society that surrounds him.
Amidst political intrigue, magical mastery, and a rigid social hierarchy, Ivan encounters forces that challenge everything he has been taught: