The kingdom of Eryndor is a land where magical abilities are born through bloodlines, and the nobility carries the power to control the elements. Magic runs deep, and everyone has a place within society, depending on their bloodline and their ability to manifest their powers. But for Kara Blackthorn, a girl born without magic, life has always been an uphill battle. Kara comes from a family of skilled elemental mages. Her parents are well-respected members of the noble class, and her younger brother, Dorian, is already showing signs of inheriting their family's powerful abilities. But Kara is different. While everyone around her can summon fire, command wind, or manipulate the earth beneath their feet, Kara has nothing. No magic. No special gift.