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When a mysterious invitation arrives demanding her younger brother attend a deadly magical academy—the same one that killed her older brother three years ago—one fierce sister takes matters into her own hands by disguising herself as a boy and infiltrating the school instead. Surrounded by real magic, dangerous monsters, and assassins with a vendetta, she's determined to survive the deadly trials and uncover the truth about her brother's death, no matter what it takes. This is a high-stakes, action-packed adventure with a heroine who refuses to play by the rules, and a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Get ready for clever deception, genuinely thrilling danger, and a protagonist who'll stop at nothing to protect the people she loves!
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