Thrall

In the dystopian realm of Kravan, children of lower-class citizens are confined to the Tower from birth until adulthood. Known as the Tethered, they remain there until their powers emerge around their nineteenth birthdays. Those judged harmless are placed as servants in Noble households, while those considered threats disappear without explanation. Shara has spent her life waiting for the chance to leave, expecting only modest powers and a simple life of servitude. When she is placed with a Noble family, she initially believes she has found her place.

But mysteries surrounding her Proprietor and the household gradually unsettle that hope, especially after she meets another Tethered person living in the same house. An invitation to attend the annual Prince’s Ball exposes Shara to the Nobility’s world—and to the harsh divisions beneath its surface. As secrets and conflicting loyalties emerge, she must decide whom to trust and whether her new allies are truly offering freedom or leading her into greater danger.