Keri Black

This day was to be the beginning of my triumph. I, Alicia Laurent, second daughter of the Empress and heir to the throne, must pass seven trials and conquer seven kingdoms to prove myself worthy of the crown. In a world where "Empire is supreme," weakness means death. But the closer I get to the throne, the more I see: the Empire is built on lies. The enemies I was taught to hate are actually worth listening to. And among them is the one the Empire fears most—the Portal King. The man who could be my undoing... or my salvation. Can I walk this path and become Empress, or will the truth change me forever?

In a world where Chaos seeks to enslave you, Fate wants to kill you, and Death eyes your body suspiciously, a young witch tries to find her destiny. Kara Bennet is not a random soul who can continue to live a normal life, prepare students for a tournament, or try to avoid the all-too-desirable founder of the hunter order. Demons have risen in her path. But are they a threat to her? Not all demons are bad, and not all people are good...

In a world forged by Chaos, Fate, and Death, a young and somewhat reckless witch without a patron secures a teaching position at an academy of combat mages. She must contend with the creations of Chaos—demons—as well as cunning students, mistrustful instructors, and a rector who, surprisingly, lets her get away with everything. Can the witch overcome the challenges of Fate, even with a family curse hanging over her? And doesn't the academy and its faculty hide even more secrets than she does? Or will she perhaps give up halfway and return to her old city?