by Erika Christoffersen (Author)

Bound by soul-deep magic to their fierce winged beasts, Ember and her battle-scarred companions have survived relentless hunts and brutal trials. But nothing prepares them for the treacherous expanse of the trial Islands. To navigate the forgotten reaches of the northern abyss, they must endure an ancient crucible designed to test their endurance and push their sacred heartbonds to the breaking point. Subterranean horrors, lethal currents, and enigmatic wardens strip away their defenses, laying bare the jagged weight of every buried trauma. Yet the greatest danger is not the mountain's lethal gauntlet; it is the seductive sanctuary waiting within the mist. It promises an end to agony, a paradise of serene oblivion where grief is forgotten, and the weary can finally rest. But freedom from suffering demands the ultimate sacrifice-their memories, their identities, and the soul-deep connections that bind them to their dragons. With the boundary between salvation and ruin narrowing, Ember and her allies face an impossible choice: surrender to the intoxicating peace of an eternal dream, or fight through the dark to return to a broken, living world.

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