A disguised princess. A murder most malicious. A dragon condemned to death.Desperate to escape a forced marriage, seventeen-year-old Princess Alba disguises herself to join the all-male Dragon Mage Academy.Her plans go wrong when a dragon accused of murder forms a telepathic link: the deepest possible bond between dragon and rider. And it can only mean one thing: If the dragon is executed, Alba will die.With her fate intertwined with that of the condemned dragon, Alba must prove its innocence to save both their lives.But can she achieve this before the Academy's rigorous regime breaks Alba's spirit?If you like Eragon and Dragon Riders of Pern, you will love this page-turning fantasy adventure!