Terrifying magic, deadly romance, heart-wrenching betrayal—Ashes of Aether is the first book in a dazzling new young adult fantasy series, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas.Loving a necromancer's son comes at a perilous price . . .As the daughter of Nolderan’s most fearsome mage, Reyna has only ever faced two obstacles: her father’s wrath for slacking with her magic studies, and those who mock her for loving Arluin, a necromancer's son.But Reyna’s life takes a bitter turn when Arluin’s exiled father returns and unleashes his dark magic upon the city. With the living dead plaguing the streets, the boy she loves must choose between his heart and his blood.When those dearest to her perish, Reyna vows to become as powerful as her father. But the path of the magi is no easy one, and she must first pass her Mage Trials to prove she has the required strength of heart, mind and magic.Yet the shadows of the past rise once more, threatening to tear Nolderan asunder.And so too her heart.