‘I swear by the stars that you and the others slain tonight will be the first of many. Of that you have my word.’

With Aven Dalmarta now hiding in the shadows of Meya, Alex is desperate to save Jordan and keep the Rebel Prince from taking more lives.

Training day and night to master the enhanced immortal blood in her veins, Alex undertakes a dangerous Meyarin warrior trial that separates her from those she loves and leaves her stranded in a place where nothing is as it should be.

As friends become enemies and enemies become friends, Alex must decide who to trust as powerful new allies – and adversaries – push her towards a future of either light ... or darkness.

One way or another, the world will change ...

Join Alex and ‘embrace the wonder’ of The Medoran Chronicles, the YA fantasy epic from bestselling author Lynette Noni. Each book in the series invites you deeper into Medora, expanding the world and unravelling the mystery of Akarnae Academy — and beyond.

Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Stephanie Garber, Brigid Kemmerer and Victoria Aveyard, with relatable characters plunged into a world of intrigue, danger and magic. This page-turning fantasy series about friendship, finding yourself and the ultimate battle of good versus evil will delight readers as they discover the mysteries of Medora.

‘Lynette Noni is a marvellous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!’ – Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series

Desperate for more? Explore the whole thrilling series!

The Medoran Chronicles

• Book 1: Akarnae


• Book 2: Raelia


• Book 3: Draekora


• Book 4: Graevale


• Book 5: Vardaesia

The Medoran Chronicles companion titles:

• We Three Heroes (novella collection)


• Kaldoras (epilogue book)

Perfect for:

• Fans of fantasy, found family, slow-burn romance, sentient libraries, immortal princes – and dragons!


• New fans of fantasy of all ages, including younger readers looking to move from middle-grade up to YA.


• Readers of young adult fiction.


• Gift givers looking for their next fantasy obsession.


• Anyone with a love for books with strong female leads.